Variable Flying-fox

Pteropus hypomelanus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The small flying fox, island flying fox or variable flying fox is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines the Solomon Islands, Thailand and Vietnam.

Fun Fact

The small flying fox is quite variable in its colouring.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to islands in the Indo-Pacific region.

Diet

Diet includes pawpaws, mangos, jambul, bananas, figs, flowers of the kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) and the banyan, tree and flowers and fruits of cultivated crops.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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