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National Natural Monument

Mammals

Erabu Flying Fox

エラブオオコウモリ · Erabuookoumori

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: February 13, 1975
Prefectures: Kagoshima
Scientific name: Pteropus dasymallus dasymallus

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

About the Erabu Flying Fox

A subspecies of flying fox living on Okinoerabu and nearby islands in Kagoshima, flying at night for fruit and nectar and resting hanging from branches by day. With few individuals, it is protected with its forest habitat as a Natural Monument.

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

Frequently asked questions

Erabu Flying Fox is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Kagoshima). A subspecies of flying fox living on Okinoerabu and nearby islands in…

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

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.