VUVulnerable
Vanuatu Flying Fox
Pteropus anetianus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Vanuatu
Frequently asked questions
Why is Vanuatu Flying Fox classified as Vulnerable?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu Flying Fox live?
Vanuatu Flying Fox occurs in Vanuatu. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vanuatu Flying Fox?
The main threats to Vanuatu Flying Fox are 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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