Black flying fox
A species of Fruit bats, Also known as Torresian flying fox, Central flying-fox Scientific name : Pteropus alecto Genus : Fruit bats
Black flying fox, A species of Fruit bats
Also known as:
Torresian flying fox, Central flying-fox
Scientific name: Pteropus alecto
Genus: Fruit bats
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Description
The black flying fox has short, black hair with a contrasting reddish-brown mantle, and a mean forearm length of 164 mm (6.46 in) and a mean weight of 710 g (1.57 lb). It is one of the largest bat species in the world, and has a wingspan of more than 1 m. 
General Info
Lifespan
4.5-20 years
Diet
Black flying fox is a dominant frugivore, primarily consuming a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen. Their preference leans toward native figs, eucalypt blossoms, and the fruits of other rainforest trees, assisting in seed dispersal.
Appearance
Black flying fox is a large fruit bat with a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters. It possesses a streamlined, sleek body covered in short, black hair that's thicker around the neck and back. Its most distinguishing feature is its long, pointed wings, composed of thin skin stretched over elongated digit bones. This bat lacks any significant variation in appearance by age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Black flying fox is a nocturnal, arboreal species, known for its social structure of large maternity colonies. It employs vocal communication for collaborative foraging of nectar, pollen, and fruits. Distinctively, this species exhibits communal care of offspring and territorial aggression during mating seasons.
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