Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat
Cynopterus sphinx
About the Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat
The greater short-nosed fruit bat or short-nosed Indian fruit bat (Cynopterus sphinx) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in South and Southeast Asia, where it is known as තල වවුලා (thala wawulaa) by Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat?
The scientific name of the Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat is Cynopterus sphinx.
How many Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat sightings have been recorded?
1,311 observations of the Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
1,311
observations on iNaturalist
