Madagascan flying fox Madagascan flying fox The Madagascan flying fox, Madagascar flying-fox, or Madagascar fruit bat ("Pteropus rufus") is a species of megabat in the genus "Pteropus". It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It eats figs and other fruits, flowers, and leaves. This is the largest bat in Madagascar, with a body length of 23.5–27 cm (9.1–10.5 in), a wingspan of 100–125 cm (39–49 in), and a body weight of 500–750 g (1.1-1.65 lb). The Madagascan flying fox roosts during the day in large trees in colonies of
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.