Animal Species:Large-eared Flying-fox
In Australia, Large-eared Flying-foxes are restricted to northern islands off Torres Strait, but they are widespread around coastal New Guinea.
Habitat
Large-eared Flying-foxes roost in trees, hanging high and low, from branches that are high in the canopy to ones that are partly submerged at high tide.
Feeding and Diet
Large-eared Flying-foxes feed on a variety of fruits and blossoms, including the flowers of coconut palms.
Conservation Status
Large-eared Flying-foxes are vulnerable to loss of feeding areas by clearing of native vegetation.
Classification
- Species:
- macrotis
- Genus:
- Pteropus
- Order:
- Chiroptera
- Subclass:
- Eutheria
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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