VUVulnerable
Comoros Rousette
Rousettus obliviosus
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comoro_rousette
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is Comoros Rousette classified as Vulnerable?
Comoros Rousette 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 Comoros Rousette live?
Comoros Rousette occurs in Comoros, and Mayotte. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Comoros Rousette?
The main threats to Comoros Rousette are 10.1, 2.1, 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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