VUVulnerable
Palawan Fruit Bat
Acerodon leucotis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Palawan Fruit Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Palawan Fruit Bat is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Palawan Fruit Bat live?
Palawan Fruit Bat occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palawan Fruit Bat?
The main threats to Palawan Fruit Bat are 11.4, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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