Black Flying-fox
Pteropus alecto
About the Black Flying-fox
The black flying fox or black fruit bat (Pteropus alecto) is a bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is among the largest bats in the world, but is considerably smaller than the largest species in its genus, Pteropus. The black flying fox is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is not a threatened species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black Flying-fox?
The scientific name of the Black Flying-fox is Pteropus alecto.
How many Black Flying-fox sightings have been recorded?
3,282 observations of the Black Flying-fox have been recorded on iNaturalist.
3,282
observations on iNaturalist
