Pemba flying fox  (Pteropus voeltzkowi)

Authentication

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Glossary

  • Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
  • Primary forest: forest that has remained undisturbed for a long time and has reached a mature condition.
  • Secondary forest: regenerating forest that has not yet reached the mature state of primary forest.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (February, 2005)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Lubee Bat Conservancy (February, 2005)
    http://www.lubee.org/about-reg-afrotropics.aspx
  3. Animal Info (February, 2005)
    http://www.animalinfo.org/species/bat/ptervoel.htm
  4. CITES (February, 2005)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Corp, N. and Entwistle, A.C. (1997) Status and distribution of the Pemba flying fox Pteropus voeltzkowi. Oryx, 31 (2): 135 - 142.
  6. Corp, N. and Entwistle, A.C. (1997) The diet of Pteropus voeltzkowi, an endangered fruit bat endemic to Pemba Island, Tanzania. African Journal of Ecology, 35 (4): 351 - 360.
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