| Ptenochirus | |
|---|---|
) | |
| Greater musky fruit bat (Ptenochirus jagori) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Pteropodidae |
| Genus: | Ptenochirus Peters, 1861 |
Ptenochirus is a genus of bat in the family Pteropodidae.
It contains the following species:
Genus Ptenochirus
- Greater musky fruit bat, Ptenochirus jagori
- Lesser musky fruit bat, Ptenochirus minor
Both the Ptenochirus jagori and the Ptenochirus minor are considered endemic to the Philippines and are considered to be seed dispersers of diverse trees. The Ptenochirus may be protected if the Ficus species, their primary food choice, is conserved.[1]
References
- ^ Relox, Richel E. (2014). "Assessment of Fruit Bats and its Food Preferences in Mt. Apo Natural Park, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines". Journal of Environmental Science and Management. 17 (1): 12.