Grey-headed Flying Fox

Pteropus poliocephalus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae

About

The grey-headed flying fox is a megabat native to Australia. The species shares mainland Australia with three other members of the genus Pteropus: the little red P. scapulatus, spectacled P. conspicillatus, and the black P. alecto. The grey-headed flying fox is the largest bat in Australia.

Fun Fact

Grey-headed flying foxes are Australia's largest bat, and they can travel 50 km in a single night to reach flowering eucalyptus trees — they pollinate more native trees than any other animal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Temperate forests and urban areas

Diet

Frugivore

Lifespan

15-23 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Poaching
Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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