There are four types of flying foxes that are native to Australia. They are the black flying fox, the gray headed flying fox, the little red flying fox, and the spectacled flying fox. Their scientific names, in the same order, are Pteropus alecto, Pteropus poliocephalus, Pteropus scapulatus, and Pteropus conspicillatus.
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The spectacled flying fox, a type of fruit bat found in Australia and surrounding islands, can reach flight speeds of up to 25 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour). Their flight is characterized by strong, gliding movements, which allow them to cover significant distances while foraging for fruit. These bats typically travel at a lower speed during normal foraging activities.
Yes, they are a subspecies.
The plural form of flying fox is flying foxes.
Flying foxes are fruit bats. They do not need to echo-locate flying fruit.
A flying fox is not a type of fox. It is a relative of a bat.
Insular Flying Fox was created in 1830.
Black Flying Fox was created in 1837.
Temotu Flying Fox was created in 1930.
Chuuk Flying Fox was created in 1842.
Kosrae Flying Fox was created in 1883.