VUVulnerable
Madagascan Fruit Bat
Eidolon dupreanum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Ghana
Frequently asked questions
Why is Madagascan Fruit Bat classified as Vulnerable?
Madagascan 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 Madagascan Fruit Bat live?
Madagascan Fruit Bat occurs in Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mexico, and Nigeria (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Madagascan Fruit Bat?
The main threats to Madagascan Fruit Bat are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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