Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Pteropodidae
About
The little red flying-fox is a megachiropteran bat native to northern and eastern Australia. The species weighs about half a kilogram, one US pound, and is the smallest species of Pteropus in mainland Australia. P. scapulatus occurs at the coast and further inland, camping and flying to the tropical to temperate regions that provide them with an annual source of nectar. They exhibit an unusual method of obtaining drinking water during dry periods, skimming a stream's surface to gather it onto their fur while they are in flight.
Fun Fact
The species weighs about half a kilogram, one US pound, and is the smallest species of Pteropus in mainland Australia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range across the north and east of Australia, occupying coastal and sub-coastal regions.
Diet
Diet consists of nectar and pollen of these eucalypts and is responsible for the much of their pollination, the irregular flowering periods induce the camps to forage in new areas.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance