Wildlifeof China
Large Flying Fox
Bats
Photo: Mike Gordon — wildlifeofeverywhere.com · Project photograph
Pteropus vampyrus
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, flowers, nectar and pollen
Habitat
Lowland forest, mangroves, plantations and coastal woodland
Range
Mainland and insular Southeast Asia
Size
Approximately 27–38cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 0.6–1.1kg
The large flying fox is one of the largest bats, with a fox-like face, large eyes and a wingspan that may exceed 1.2m. It lacks a tail and has dark body fur with a contrasting orange or golden mantle. The species occurs across mainland and insular Southeast Asia. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Large colonies roost conspicuously in tall trees near forest, mangroves or settlements. Individuals travel at night to feed on fruit, flowers, nectar and pollen, dispersing seeds and pollinating trees. The opened distribution account did not clearly confirm a native mainland Chinese population. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Large Flying Fox eat?
- Fruit, flowers, nectar and pollen
- What habitat does the Large Flying Fox live in?
- Lowland forest, mangroves, plantations and coastal woodland
- Where is the Large Flying Fox found?
- Mainland and insular Southeast Asia
- How big is the Large Flying Fox?
- Approximately 27–38cm head-and-body length
- How much does the Large Flying Fox weigh?
- Approximately 0.6–1.1kg