Desmalopex
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Desmalopex is a genus of megabat
s in the Pteropodidae family. It has historically been included in the genus Pteropus
and occurs only in the Philippines.
It comprises the following species:
Megabat
Megabats constitute the suborder Megachiroptera, family Pteropodidae of the order Chiroptera . They are also called fruit bats, old world fruit bats, or flying foxes.-Description:...
s in the Pteropodidae family. It has historically been included in the genus Pteropus
Pteropus
Bats of the genus Pteropus, belonging to the megabat or Megachiroptera sub-order, are the largest bats in the world. They are commonly known as the fruit bats or flying foxes among other colloquial names...
and occurs only in the Philippines.
It comprises the following species:
- White-winged Flying FoxWhite-winged Flying FoxThe White-winged Flying Fox is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
, Desmalopex leucopterus - Small White-winged Flying FoxSmall White-winged Flying FoxThe Small White-winged Flying Fox is a species of megabat in the Pteropodidae family. It is known from Mindoro Island, in the Philippines....
, Desmalopex microleucopterus