| Caroline flying fox | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Pteropodidae |
| Genus: | Pteropus |
| Species: | P. molossinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pteropus molossinus Temminck, 1853 | |
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| Caroline flying fox range | |
| Synonyms | |
Pteropus breviceps | |
The Caroline flying fox or Pohnpei flying fox (Pteropus molossinus) is a species of megabat in the genus Pteropus , endemic to Micronesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Prior to a ban on commercial exploitation, it was hunted for export, substantially impacting its abundance. It is threatened by habitat loss due to expanding plantations. [1]
The Caroline flying-fox is native to the Caroline Islands (part of the Federated States of Micronesia). It specifically roosts on islands like Chuuk and Pohnpei, where it depends on the lush tropical forests and fruiting plants.The Caroline flying-fox is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting pressures, and the small size of its remaining population. It has been listed on the IUCN Red List as facing significant threats. [3]
