Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland and hill tropical forests on Halmahera Island and nearby areas in Indonesia. They prefer primary and secondary forests with abundant fruit trees, often roosting in caves or dense foliage. These bats are typically found at elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Diet
The Halmahera naked-backed fruit bat primarily feeds on fruits such as figs, as well as nectar and flowers from various tropical plants. They forage at night using echolocation to locate food sources. Feeding behavior includes hovering near fruits or lapping nectar with their long tongues.
Behavior
These bats are highly social, forming colonies in roosts during the day and emerging at dusk to feed. They exhibit territorial behavior around roosting sites and are agile fliers, using echolocation for navigation and avoiding obstacles. Nocturnal activity patterns help them avoid predators and compete for food resources.
Conservation Status
The IUCN status is Vulnerable due to habitat loss from logging and agriculture. Population trends are decreasing, with major threats including deforestation and human encroachment.