Banks flying fox Banks flying fox The Banks flying fox ("Pteropus fundatus") is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Vanuatu. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. These small fruit bats are about 15 cm. long with grey and brown on its head and back with a yellow-orange neck and yellow-gray bellies. Its diet consists of coconut flowers and Vaveli trees fruit since its home is tropical. It was described as a new species in 1972 by Felten and Kock. Its common name is derived from the name of the
Rennell flying fox 1962, Hill published that he considered Rennell's flying fox as a subspecies of the Solomons flying fox, with a trinomen of "Pteropus rayneri rennelli". The forearm of the holotype was long. The fur of its back is uniformly brownish, with the fur of its neck and face lighter. Females give birth to one offspring per litter, with the young called a "pup." Its lifespan is estimated at 8–9 years. It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places such as trees during the day. Individuals roost by themselves. It is only known from Rennell Island, which is part of the Solomon Islands.