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Large flying fox
Order : Chiroptera
Family : Pteropodidae
Subfamily : Pteropodinae
Species : Pteropus vampyrus
The Large flying fox is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the large flying fox
A large flying fox group is called a 'flock'.
Facts about the large flying fox
"The real tragedy is that Pteropus vampyrus is already endangered.
"The real tragedy is that Pteropus vampyrus is already endangered.
Large flying fox–Not actually a fox at all, the Large Flying Fox is actually the world’s largest bat, with a wing span that can reach over six feet.
The Large flying fox Pteropus vampyrus is exhibited only at four
Their roostmate, the Philippine Giant Fruit Bat, (Pteropus vampyrus) is smaller by weight but has a slightly wider wingspan and can be found in some neighboring Asian countries.
Part II The Bat Community, home of the Rodrigues Fruit Bat Pteropus rodricensis and the Malayan Flying Fox Pteropus vampyrus is next. (Full text)
The Large flying fox Pteropus vampyrus is exhibited only at four institutions in the world. (Full text)
According to Windflower, this bat, scientific name Pteropus vampyrus, is the world's largest bat and can attain a wing-span of over six feet and weigh well over two and a half pounds. (Full text)