East african little collared fruit bat
VU

East african little collared fruit bat

Myonycteris relicta

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Carrie Seltzer, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Overview

The East African little collared fruit bat is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and moist savanna.

The East African little collared fruit bat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in East Africa. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and woodland areas in East Africa, typically roosting in forest canopies and foraging in fruiting trees within primary and secondary forest habitats.

Frequently asked questions

Why is East african little collared fruit bat classified as Vulnerable?
East african little collared 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. The East African little collared fruit bat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in East Africa. Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does East african little collared fruit bat live?
East african little collared fruit bat occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to East african little collared fruit bat?
The main threats to East african little collared fruit bat are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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