Caroline flying fox

Caroline flying fox

Pohnpei flying fox

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Pteropus molossinus

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.

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Caroline flying fox habitat map
Caroline flying fox habitat map
Caroline flying fox
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Seasonal behavior

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References

1. Caroline flying fox Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_flying_fox
2. Caroline flying fox on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18741/22084572

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