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large flying fox

Pteropus vampyrus

Near Threatened ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

30 cm

Weight

1.1 kg

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

世界最大蝙蝠物种，翼展可达1.5米，栖息于从东南亚至菲律宾和印度尼西亚的热带森林。尽管名字令人生畏，但其完全以果实和花蜜为食，是热带森林树木不可或缺的授粉者和种子传播者。在数千只个体组成的大型群落中栖息。因猎取野味和栖息地破坏被列为易危物种。

Fun Facts

✨ Despite the name, they eat fruit, not blood.
✨ They can fly 50 km in a single night to find food.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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Distributed across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

large flying fox is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)

Genus

Pteropus (Flying Foxes)

Species

Pteropus vampyrus (large flying fox)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro Volador De Cuello Rojo

Vietnamese Dơi ngựa lớn

Indonesian Bengkawat (Kalimantan)

Thai Kang Kao Mae Kai

Similar Species in Pteropus

Admiralty Flying Fox

Pteropus admiralitatum

Pteropus livingstonii

Critically Endangered

Black-bearded Flying Fox

Geelvink Bay Flying Fox

Black-eared flying fox

Pteropus melanotus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of large flying fox?

The scientific name of large flying fox is Pteropus vampyrus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.

What is the conservation status of large flying fox?

large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does large flying fox live?

large flying fox is found in Distributed across Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand.

What family does large flying fox belong to?

large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.

What does large flying fox eat?

large flying fox is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does large flying fox live?

large flying fox has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

What kingdom does large flying fox belong to?

large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of large flying fox?

The closest relatives of large flying fox in the genus Pteropus include Admiralty Flying Fox, Bonin Flying Fox, Comoro Flying Fox, Black-bearded Flying Fox, Chuuk Flying Fox.