Madagascan flying fox
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Madagascan flying fox
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Pteropodidae |
| Genus: | Pteropus |
| Species: | P. rufus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pteropus rufus Tiedemann, 1808 |
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The Madagascan flying fox, Madagascar flying-fox, or Madagascar fruit bat (Pteropus rufus) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 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).[1] It is threatened by habitat loss. It eats fruits, flowers, figs and leaves.
References
- ^ Garbutt, N. (2007) Mammals of Madagascar: A Complete Guide: A to C Black, London
- Participants of CBSG CAMP Madagascar Mammals Workshop. 2004. Pteropus rufus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 July 2007.
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