Gray flying fox

Gray flying fox
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Pteropodidae
Genus: Pteropus
Species:
P. griseus
Binomial name
Pteropus griseus
Gray flying fox range

The gray flying fox (Pteropus griseus) is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is not to be confused with the Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus). It is found in Indonesia, but not in the Philippines, despite occasional reference to such.[1] Very little is known about this species. The gray flying fox has small size and neutral coloration with a brownish head and an orange abdomen.[3] It probably roosts individually or in small groups. It was listed on appendix II of CITES, and is classified as "Data Deficient" by the IUCN.[1] This species has been decimated by hunting for bushmeat in Indonesia.[4] The hunters use fishing hooks, ropes, and other supplies to hunt the bats. The ropes and hooks are placed along their flight paths, tearing and ensnaring the bats' wings when are flying. In the course of a hunting season, entire colonies can be killed.[3]

  1. ^ a b c Tsang, S.M.; Sheherazade (2020). "Pteropus griseus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T18727A22080757. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T18727A22080757.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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  3. ^ a b Sheherazade; Tsang, Susan (2018). "Roost of Gray Flying Foxes (Pteropus griseus) in Indonesia and Records of a New Hunting Threat". Diversity. 10 (3): 102. doi:10.3390/d10030102.
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