Caroline flying fox

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.^[1]

Caroline flying fox
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Chiroptera
Family:	Pteropodidae
Genus:	Pteropus
Species:	P. molossinus
Binomial name
Pteropus molossinus Temminck, 1853
Caroline flying fox range
Synonyms
Pteropus breviceps

The Caroline flying-fox is native to the Caroline Islands (part of the Federated States of Micronesia). It has been recorded only from Pohnpei, Ant Atoll, and Pakin Atoll ( https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18741/22084572 ), where it depends on the lush tropical forests and fruiting plants.The Caroline flying-fox is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss, hunting pressures, and the small size of its remaining population. It has been listed on the IUCN Red List as facing significant threats.^[3]