Moluccan flying fox Moluccan flying fox The Moluccan flying fox ("Pteropus chrysoproctus"), also known as the Ambon flying fox, is a species of megabat in the genus "Pteropus". It is found in the low-lying forests (less than 250 m above sea level) of Seram Island (including Manusela National Park), Buru, Ambon and the nearby Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. Another "Pteropus" species, "P. argentatus", was until recently considered to be the same species as "P. chrysoproctus". The habitat has an area of less than 20,000 km² and is decreasing due to logging. For this reason, and because of hunting by the local population,
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