Bats of the genus
Pteropus, belonging to the
MegachiropteraMegabats is the term used informally to refer to bats of the family Pteropodidae . They are also referred to as fruit bats, old world fruit bats, or flying foxes...
sub-order, are the largest
batBats are flying mammals in the order Chiroptera . The forelimbs of bats are webbed and developed as wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. By contrast, other mammals said to fly, such as flying squirrels, gliding possums and colugos, glide rather than...
s in the world. They are commonly known as the
Fruit Bats or
Flying Foxes among other numerous colloquial names. They live in the tropics and subtropics of
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(including the Indian subcontinent),
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,
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, islands off East Africa (but not the mainland
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), and a number of remote oceanic islands in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The oldest ancestors of the genus
Pteropus to be unearthed appear in the fossil record almost exactly as they are today, the only notable differences being early flight adaptations such as a tail for stabilizing.
Bats of the genus
Pteropus, belonging to the
MegachiropteraMegabats is the term used informally to refer to bats of the family Pteropodidae . They are also referred to as fruit bats, old world fruit bats, or flying foxes...
sub-order, are the largest
batBats are flying mammals in the order Chiroptera . The forelimbs of bats are webbed and developed as wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. By contrast, other mammals said to fly, such as flying squirrels, gliding possums and colugos, glide rather than...
s in the world. They are commonly known as the
Fruit Bats or
Flying Foxes among other numerous colloquial names. They live in the tropics and subtropics of
AsiaAsia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.6% of the earth's total surface area and with approximately 4 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population.Asia is traditionally defined as part of the...
(including the Indian subcontinent),
AustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the continental mainland , the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans...
,
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, islands off East Africa (but not the mainland
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), and a number of remote oceanic islands in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
The oldest ancestors of the genus
Pteropus to be unearthed appear in the fossil record almost exactly as they are today, the only notable differences being early flight adaptations such as a tail for stabilizing. The oldest megachiropteran is dated at around 35 million years ago, but the preceding gap in the fossil record makes their true lineage unknown.
Characteristically, all species of flying foxes only feed on nectar, blossom, pollen, and fruit, which explains their limited tropical distribution. They do not possess
echolocationEcholocation, also called biosonar, is the biological sonar used by several animals such as dolphins, shrews, most bats, and most whales. The term was coined by Donald Griffin, who was the first to conclusively demonstrate its existence in bats...
, a feature which helps the other sub-order of bats, the Microbats, locate and catch prey such as insects in mid-air. Instead, smell and eyesight are very well-developed in flying foxes. Feeding ranges can reach up to 40 miles. When it locates food, the flying fox "crashes" into foliage and grabs for it. It may also attempt to catch hold of a branch with its hind feet, then swing upside down — once attached and hanging, the fox draws food to its mouth with one of its hind feet or with the clawed thumbs at the top of its wings.
The flying fox has been suggested as the source of sightings of the
cryptidCryptid is a term which is used in cryptozoology to refer to a creature whose existence has been suggested but lacks scientific support. This includes purported organisms such as Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster....
, the
RopenThe Ropen is a flying cryptid alleged to live in the vicinity of Papua New Guinea. According to the book Searching for Ropens, it is "any featherless creature that flies in the Southwest Pacific, and has a tail-length more than 25% of its wingspan." On Umboi Island the word "ropen" refers to a...
, in Papua New Guinea.
Status
Many species are threatened today with extinction, and in particular in the Pacific a number of species have died out as a result of over-harvesting for human consumption. In
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and the Marianas, flying fox meat is considered a delicacy, which led to a large commercial trade. In 1989 all species of Pteropus were placed on Appendix 2 (threatened) of CITES and at least seven on Appendix 1 (endangered). The subspecies P. h. maris of the Maldives is considered endangered due to limited distribution and excessive culling. The commerce in fruit bats continues either illegally or because of inadequate restrictions. Local farmers may also attack the bats because they feed in their plantations, and in some cultures it is believed their meat can cure
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. Non-human predators include birds of prey, snakes, and other mammals.
The
Spectacled Flying FoxThe Spectacled Flying-fox, Pteropus conspicillatus also known as the Spectacled Fruit Bat, lives in Australia's north-eastern west regions of Queensland...
, native to Australia, is threatened by the
paralysis tickThe paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, is one of about 75 species of Australian tick fauna and is considered the most medically important. It is usually found in a 20-kilometre wide band following the eastern coastline of Australia...
which carries paralyzing toxins.
Physical characteristics
On average,
P. vampyrus is the largest species, with a wingspan of up to 6 feet (1.83 meters) but a weight of only 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.). Other species have impressive widths, such as the
Indian flying foxThe Indian Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Greater Indian Fruit Bat lives in mainly forests. It is a very large bat with a wing span of between 1.2 and 1.5 meters...
(P. giganteus) which has a 5 foot (1.5 meter) wingspan. Pelage is long and silky with a dense underfur. No tail is present. As the name suggests, the head resembles that of a small fox because of the small ears and large eyes. Females have one pair of mammae located in the chest region. Ears are simple (long and pointed) with the outer margin forming an unbroken ring (a defining characteristic of megabats). Toes have sharp curved claws.
Species
- Admiralty Flying-fox
The Admiralty Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus admiralitatum
- Aldabra Flying Fox
The Aldabra Flying Fox or Aldabra Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Seychelles. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.-Source:* Mickleburgh, S., Hutson, A., Bergmans, W. & Howell, K....
Pteropus aldabrensis
- Black Flying-fox
The black flying fox, Pteropus alecto, is a fruitbat in the family Pteropodidae. Members of the genus Pteropus include the largest bats in the world. The Pteropus genus has currently about 57 recognised species...
Pteropus alecto
- Pteropus allenorum
Pteropus allenorum is a species of fruit eating bat whose type specimen was originally collected in 1856, but was not identified as a new species until 2009. Its wingspan was at least two feet, and it weighed approximately eight ounces. As the type specimen is dead, and no other examples of the...
- Vanauatu Flying Fox
The Vanuatu Flying Fox or White Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Vanuatu.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus anetianus
- Aru Flying Fox
The Aru Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in the Aru Islands.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus aruensis
- Torresian Flying Fox Pteropus banakrisi
- Dusky Flying Fox
The Dusky Flying Fox , also known as the Percy Island Flying Fox, is an extinct species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It was endemic to Percy Island off the southeast coast of Mackay, Queensland in the northeast corner of Australia. Only one specimen is known to exist. It was collected in...
Pteropus brunneus
- Ashy-headed Flying-fox
The Ashy-headed Flying-fox or North Moluccan Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus caniceps
- Bismark Masked Flying Fox
The Bismark Masked Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in Papua New Guinea and named after the Bismarck Archipelago. It was originally considered a subspecies of Pteropus temminckii before being reassessed in 2001...
Pteropus capistratus
- Ambon Flying-fox
The Ambon Flying-fox or Mollucan Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus chrysoproctus
- Makira Flying Fox
The Makira Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in the Solomon Islands.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus cognatus
- Spectacled Flying-fox
The Spectacled Flying-fox, Pteropus conspicillatus also known as the Spectacled Fruit Bat, lives in Australia's north-eastern west regions of Queensland...
Pteropus conspicillatus
- Ryukyu Flying-fox
The Ryukyu Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Japan, Taiwan and in the Batanes and Babuyan Islands of the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:*...
Pteropus dasymallus
- Nicobar Flying Fox
The Nicobar Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Participants of CBSG CAMP Workshop: Status of South...
Pteropus faunulus
- Banks Flying Fox
The Banks Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.-References:...
Pteropus fundatus
- Indian Flying-fox
The Indian Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Greater Indian Fruit Bat lives in mainly forests. It is a very large bat with a wing span of between 1.2 and 1.5 meters...
Pteropus giganteus
- Gilliard's Flying-fox
The Gilliard's Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.-Source:...
Pteropus gilliardorum
- Gray Flying-fox
The Gray Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and possibly the Philippines.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus griseus
- Ontong Java Flying Fox
The Ontong Java Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.-Source:...
Pteropus howensis
- Small Flying-fox
The Small Flying-fox or Variable Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . ...
Pteropus hypomelanus
- Chuuk Flying-fox
The Chuuk Flying-fox or Ruck Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Micronesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
Pteropus insularis
- Andersen's Flying Fox
The Andersen's Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in south Burma and west Thailand.-References:...
Pteropus intermedius
- Kei Flying Fox
The Kei Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in the Kai Islands.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus keyensis
- Livingstone's Fruit Bat
Livingstone's Fruit Bat ) is a bat in the genus Pteropus. It is found only on two islands in the Comoros. It is the rarest and largest of all Comorian bat species. Its preferred habitat is montane forest, the destruction of which is a major threat to the bat population...
Pteropus livingstonii
- Lombok Flying Fox
The Lombok Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus lombocensis
- Okinawa Flying-fox
The Okinawa Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to possibly Japan. It was previously listed as extinct by the IUCN, but because the two known specimens are taxonomically uncertain and of unknown provenance, it was changed to 'Data Deficient'. Some place this...
Pteropus loochoensis
- Lyle's Flying Fox
The Lyle's Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus lylei
- Big-eared Flying Fox
The Big-eared Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus macrotis
- Lesser Flying-fox
The Lesser Flying-fox or Sanborn's Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.-Source:...
Pteropus mahaganus
- Mariana Fruit Bat
The Mariana Fruit Bat , also known as the Mariana flying fox, and the fanihi in Chamorro is a fruit bat that is found only on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Habitat loss has driven it to endangered status and it is listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service...
Pteropus mariannus
- Black-bearded Flying Fox
The Black-bearded Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus melanopogon
- Black-eared Flying Fox
The Black-eared Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Christmas Island, India, and Indonesia.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus melanotus
- Caroline Flying Fox
The Caroline Flying Fox or Pohnpei Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Micronesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Pteropus molossinus
- Bismarck Flying-fox
The Bismarck Flying-fox or Great Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.-References:...
Pteropus neohibernicus
- Mauritian flying fox
The Mauritian flying fox , also known as Greater Mascarene flying fox or Mauritius fruit bat is a large fruit bat species endemic to Mauritius.-Description:...
Pteropus niger
- Temotu Flying Fox
The Temotu Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus nitendiensis
- Ceram Fruit Bat
The Ceram Fruit Bat or Seram Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus ocularis
- Ornate Flying Fox
The Ornate Flying Fox, Pteropus ornatus, is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to New Caledonia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.-Source:...
Pteropus ornatus
- Pelew Flying Fox
The Pelew Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in the Pelew Islands.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus pelewensis
- Masked Flying Fox
The Masked Flying Fox or Masked Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus personatus
- Large Palau Flying Fox
The Large Palau Flying Fox is an extinct species of middle-sized megabat from the Palau Islands in Micronesia. It had brownish fur with long, silvery hairs on its belly, and a wingspan of about 60 cm.. It probably became extinct around 1874, possibly due to overhunting. It is known from two...
Pteropus pilosus
- Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
The Geelvink Bay Flying Fox or Geelvink Bay Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. The name Geelvink comes from a Dutch ship and family called Geelvinck.-Source:...
Pteropus pohlei
- Grey-headed Flying Fox
The grey-headed flying fox, Pteropus poliocephalus, is a fruitbat native to Australia.Members of the genus Pteropus include the largest bats in the world. The Pteropus genus has currently about 57 recognised species. Pteropus is primarily an island taxon, with 55 species having some or all of their...
Pteropus poliocephalus
- Bonin Flying Fox
The Bonin Flying Fox or Bonin Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Japan. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
Pteropus pselaphon
- Little Golden-mantled Flying Fox
The Little Golden-mantled Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Pteropus pumilus
- Solomons Flying-fox
The Solomons Flying-fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.-References:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus rayneri
- Rennell Flying Fox
The Rennell Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in the Solomon Islands.-References:...
Pteropus rennelli
- Rodrigues Flying Fox
The Rodrigues Flying Fox or Rodrigues Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae, the flying foxes or fruit bats. It is endemic to Rodrigues, an island in the Indian Ocean belonging to Mauritius. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is a sociable species which...
Pteropus rodricensis
- Madagascan Flying Fox
The Madagascan Flying Fox, Madagascar Flying-fox, or Madagascar Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Participants of CBSG CAMP...
Pteropus rufus
- Samoa Flying-fox
The Samoa Flying-fox or Samoan Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30...
Pteropus samoensis
- Little Red Flying-fox
The Little Red Flying-fox is a small bat native to Australia. Its diet primarily consists of nectar and pollen of Eucalypt blossoms, the pollination of which it is largely responsible. The Little Red Flying-fox is nomadic, and can be found in large groups of up to a million individuals.- External...
Pteropus scapulatus
- Seychelles fruit bat
The Seychelles fruit bat is found on the granitic islands of Seychelles. It is a significant component of the ecosystems for the islands, dispersing the seeds of many tree species....
Pteropus seychellensis
- Philippine Gray Flying Fox
The Philippine Gray Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
Pteropus speciosus
- Small Mauritian flying fox
The small Mauritian flying fox or dark flying fox is an extinct species of megabat. It lived on the islands of Réunion and Mauritius in the Mascarene Islands of the Indian Ocean...
Pteropus subniger
- Temminck's Flying Fox
The Temminck's Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus temminckii
- Guam flying fox
The Guam flying fox was a tiny megabat from Guam in the Marianas Islands in Micronesia that became extinct due to hunting or habitat changes. It was first recorded in 1931 and was observed roosting with the larger and much more common Marianas flying fox. The last specimen was a female found...
Pteropus tokudae
- Insular Flying-fox
The Insular Flying-fox or Pacific Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in American Samoa, the Cook Islands, Fiji, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.-References:* Hamilton, S. & Helgen, K. 2008. . Downloaded...
Pteropus tonganus
- Vanikoro Flying Fox
The Vanikoro Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus tuberculatus
- Kosrae Flying Fox
The Kosrae Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found in Kosrae.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus ualanus
- Large Flying Fox
The Large Flying Fox , also known as the Greater Flying Fox or kalang is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Tonga, and Vanuatu.Like the other members of the genus Pteropus, or the Old World Fruit...
Pteropus vampyrus
- New Caledonia Flying Fox
The New Caledonia Flying Fox, Pteropus vetulus, is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to New Caledonia.-Source:* Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 30 July 2007....
Pteropus vetulus
- Pemba Flying Fox
The Pemba Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the island of Pemba in Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss...
Pteropus voeltzkowi
- Dwarf Flying Fox
The Dwarf Flying Fox, Least Flying-fox, or Least Fruit Bat is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands.-References:...
Pteropus woodfordi
- Yap Flying Fox
The Yap Flying Fox is a species of bat in the Pteropodidae family found on Yap Island.-References:*D.E. Wilson & D.M. Reeder, 2005: Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Third Edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore...
Pteropus yapensis
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