Samoa flying fox legend from the island of Savai'i in Samoa is about Nafanua, goddess of war; she was rescued by flying foxes when stranded on an inhospitable island. Samoa flying fox The Samoa flying fox or Samoan flying fox ("Pteropus samoensis") is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa (where it is known as "pe'a" and "pe'a vao"). Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Samoan flying fox is a medium-sized bat weighing about with a wingspan of about . It has
Aru flying fox species group include: There is ongoing debate about whether the Aru flying fox is a distinct species. Some believe that it is a subspecies of the black-bearded flying fox, while others believe that it is distinct enough to be considered a species. They are similar in appearance to the black-bearded flying fox. The fronts of their heads are a combination of gray, black, and yellowish-white. The backs of their heads are rust-colored, and their chins are a deep red. Their necks are rust or rust-brown in color, creating the appearance of a chestnut collar. Their backs are glossy, yellowish-white, with