Indian flying fox
| Indian flying fox | |
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| In Jamtra, Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Pteropodidae |
| Genus: | Pteropus |
| Species: | P. medius
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| Binomial name | |
| Pteropus medius Temminck, 1825
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| Range | |
| Synonyms[3] | |
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The Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius), also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest bats in the world. It is of interest as a disease vector, as it is capable of transmitting several viruses to humans. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar. This species is often regarded as vermin due to its destructive tendencies towards fruit farms, but the benefits of its pollination and seed propagation often outweigh the impacts of its fruit consumption.[4]
- ^ Ahmed, T.; Murugavel, B.; Sharma, B.; Ul Husan, A.; Salim, M. (2025) [amended version of 2024 assessment]. "Pteropus medius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025: e.T18725A271209371. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T18725A271209371.en. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Quattrocchi, U. (2017). CRC World Dictionary of Palms: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-351-65149-3.
- ^ Mlikovsky, J. (2012). "Correct name for the Indian flying fox" (PDF). Vespertilio (16): 203–204 (Pteropodidae).
- ^ Fujita, M. S.; Tuttle, M. D. (1991). "Flying Foxes (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae): Threatened Animals of Key Ecological and Economic Importance". Conservation Biology. 5 (4): 455–463. Bibcode:1991ConBi...5..455F. doi:10.1111/j.1523-1739.1991.tb00352.x.
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