Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conservation of the Endangered Fiji Flying Fox on Taveuni Island, Fiji

Grantee Name: NatureFiji-MareqetiVIti

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Fiji
Amount: $19,993
Dates: Jan 2009 – Jan 2010
Keywords: Species Conservation

Undertake field research to enable identification of the Fiji flying fox (Mirimiri acrodonta) in the field and develop a species recovery plan. The Critically Endangered species is endemic to the highlands of Taveuni Island.

Strategic Direction :

3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species

Project Resources:

Conservation of the Endangered Fiji Flying Fox on Taveuni Island, Fiji

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