Large flying fox Large flying fox The large flying fox ("Pteropus vampyrus"), also known as the greater flying fox, Malayan flying fox, Malaysian flying fox, large fruit bat, kalang or kalong, is a southeast Asian species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. Like the other members of the genus "Pteropus", or the Old World fruit bats, it feeds exclusively on fruits, nectar and flowers (despite its scientific name). It is noted for being one of the largest bats. As with nearly all other Old World fruit bats, it lacks the ability to echolocate but compensates for it with well-developed eyesight. The large flying
Vanikoro flying fox suitable habitat has also pushed the Vanikoro flying fox into coconut farms where they are often killed as they are thought to negatively affect the fruits. Opportunistic hunting in some areas can also contribute as a threat to the species. "Pteropus Tuberculatus ." "Pteropus Tuberculatus (Vanikoro Flying Fox)". IUCN Red List, n.d. Web. "Surveys of Threatened Birds and Flyingfoxes in the Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands, September - October 2014" (2014): 1-29. 1 Dec. 2014. Web. "Heritage Expeditions Rediscovered the Vanikoro Flying Fox." "Heritage Expeditions". N.p., n.d. Web. "Importance of Flying-foxes." "Department of Environment and Heritage Protection". Queensland Government, n.d.