Daito Flying Fox

ダイトウオオコウモリ · Daitouookoumori

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: June 2, 1973
Prefectures: Okinawa
Scientific name: Pteropus dasymallus daitoensis

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Daito Flying Fox

A large fruit bat found only on the Daito Islands of Okinawa, with a wingspan approaching one meter. It feeds on fruit and flowers at night and helps disperse seeds. Its population is very small, and it is protected as a Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Daito Flying Fox is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Okinawa). A large fruit bat found only on the Daito Islands of Okinawa, with a wingspan…

The Daito Flying Fox is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.