VUVulnerable
Pemba Flying Fox
Pteropus voeltzkowi
Increasing
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 lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in PTEROPODIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pemba Flying Fox classified as Vulnerable?
Pemba 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 Pemba Flying Fox live?
Pemba Flying Fox occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pemba Flying Fox?
The main threats to Pemba Flying Fox are 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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