VUVulnerable
White-winged Flying Fox
Desmalopex leucopterus
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 moist montane· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is White-winged Flying Fox classified as Vulnerable?
White-winged Flying Fox 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 White-winged Flying Fox live?
White-winged Flying Fox 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 White-winged Flying Fox?
The main threats to White-winged Flying Fox are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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