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Fardoulis' blossom bat

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Chiroptera

Genus
  
Melonycteris

Higher classification
  
Melonycteris

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Pteropodidae

Scientific name
  
Melonycteris fardoulisi

Rank
  
Species

Fardoulis' blossom bat

Similar
  
Woodford's fruit bat, Solomon's naked‑backed fruit bat, Hayman's dwarf epaulette, Andersen's naked‑backed fruit bat, Black‑bellied fruit bat

Fardoulis' blossom bat (Melonycteris fardoulisi) is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Fardoulis' blossom bat Wikipedia