BatAtlas Australia. Flying-foxes in Australia. Record your knowledge of local flying-fox colonies.

Flying Fox Scientific Name: Pteropus scapulatus Home: Tropical rainforests of northeastern Australia and Southeast Asian islands, high up in the trees Description:Small, dog-like face and eyes, reddish brown fur, leathery black wings, black nose, wing span up to 79 inches, weighs up to 53 oz. Unlike their smaller cousins, the bats, flying foxes roost outside in the sun rather than in caves. High ...

Information about the flying fox.