Superregnum: Eukaryota
Cladus: Unikonta
Cladus: Opisthokonta
Cladus: Holozoa
Regnum: Animalia
Subregnum: Eumetazoa
Cladus: Bilateria
Cladus: Nephrozoa
Superphylum: Deuterostomia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Infraphylum: Gnathostomata
Megaclassis: Osteichthyes
Cladus: Sarcopterygii
Cladus: Rhipidistia
Cladus: Tetrapodomorpha
Cladus: Eotetrapodiformes
Cladus: Elpistostegalia
Superclassis: Tetrapoda
Cladus: Reptiliomorpha
Cladus: Amniota
Cladus: Synapsida
Cladus: Eupelycosauria
Cladus: Sphenacodontia
Cladus: Sphenacodontoidea
Cladus: Therapsida
Cladus: Theriodontia
Cladus: Cynodontia
Cladus: Eucynodontia
Cladus: Probainognathia
Cladus: Prozostrodontia
Cladus: Mammaliaformes
Classis: Mammalia
Subclassis: Trechnotheria
Infraclassis: Zatheria
Supercohors: Theria
Cohors: Eutheria
Infraclassis: Placentalia
Cladus: Boreoeutheria
Superordo: Laurasiatheria
Cladus: Scrotifera
Ordo: Chiroptera
Subordo: Yinpterochiroptera
Familia: Pteropodidae
Subfamilia: Pteropodinae
Tribus: Pteropodini
Genus: Pteropus
Species: Pteropus pumilus
Name
Pteropus pumilus Miller, 1911
Type locality: Indonesia, Miangas Island.
Synonyms
Pteropus balutus Hollister, 1913
Pteropus tablasi Taylor, 1934
References
Miller, G.S. 1911. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 38: 394.
Conservation status: IUCN Red List
Distribution
Philippines
Talaud Islands (Indonesia)
Vernacular names
Deutsch: Goldmantel-Flughund
English: Little Golden-mantled Flying Fox.
The little golden-mantled flying fox (Pteropus pumilus) is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Description
The little golden-mantled flying fox is one of the smallest species of fruit bat, weighs about 200 g (7 oz) and has a wingspan of about 76 centimetres (30 in).[2] The fur on its body is golden brown and it often has a paler head and mantle. This bat has claws on its feet and one (its thumbnail) on the end of its wings.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The little golden-mantled flying fox is native to the Philippines and Miangas (Palmas), the northernmost island in Indonesia. In the Philippines, it is known from Balut, Camiguin, Leyte, Maripipi, Masbate, Mindanao, Mindoro, Negros, Panay, Sibuyan, Siquijor and Tablas. It occurs at altitudes of up to about 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) and is most common on smaller islands. Its habitat is primary forest and well-grown secondary forest.[1]
Behaviour
The little golden-mantled flying fox is a solitary species and does not roost in large groups as do many other fruit bats. Instead it makes a nest and roosts in a tree. It feeds on fruit but little is known of its precise diet. Like other fruit bats, it plays an important role in dispersing the seeds of forest trees. This bat usually breeds in the autumn. One offspring (or occasionally two) is generally produced each year and becomes independent of its mother after about eleven weeks.[3]
Status
Populations of the little golden-mantled flying fox are in general in decline. The principal threats it faces are destruction of its rainforest habitat and hunting by humans for food. It is listed in Appendix II of CITES and occurs in a number of national parks and protected areas but nevertheless, the IUCN has rated it as "Near Threatened".[1]
References
Heaney, L.; Rosell-Ambal, R.G.B.; Tabaranza, B.; Carino, A.; Garcia, H.J.D.; Paguntalan, L.M.; Ramala, S.P.; Alcala, E. (2020). "Pteropus pumilus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T18753A22086307. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T18753A22086307.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
"Pteropus pumilus - Golden-mantled Flying Fox". Lubee Bat Conservancy. Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
Batz, A. (2011). "Pteropus pumilus: little golden-mantled flying fox". Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
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