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Indian Flying Fox
Pteropus giganteus
Pteropus giganteus
The Indian flying fox roosts in large colonies, of up to 1,000
individuals, during the day. Just after sunset, it heads out to forage
for ripe fruits such as figs and mangos and blooming flowers. As the bat
feeds and flies throughout the forest, it pollinates and disperses
seeds, helping to regenerate plant growth in the ecosystem.
Fact file:
Length: Up to 1 ft
Wingspan: Up to 5.5 ft
Weight: 2 to 3 lbs
Lifespan: 15 to 31 yrs
Habitat: Tropical forest and wetland
Diet: Primarily fruit and flowers (juice and nectar), some insects
Current Range: Southern Asia