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Aru Flying Fox

Aru Flying Fox

Indonesia
Status
Endangered

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Wetland

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. The Aru Flying Fox roosts in forests with low levels of disturbance. Movements, Home range and Social organization. The Aru Flying Fox is presumably gregarious and roosts colonially.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Aru Flying Fox is officially designated as Endangered. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to wetland, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Aru Flying Fox.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndonesia
Habitat RangeWetland
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusEndangered
ScientificPteropus aruensis
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPteropodidae