Indian flying fox

Pteropus medius · Pteropodidae

The Indian flying fox, 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.

Where the Indian flying fox lives

Recorded in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bangladesh (Asia and Seven seas (open ocean)).

Most records fall in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Mahanuvara, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

See the Indian flying fox’s range on the globe

Conservation status

Near threatened (NT). Not at risk yet, but could be soon. Categories are the IUCN Red List as republished by GBIF.

Sources

The range is a density of 3,654 georeferenced GBIF records, not an expert-drawn map. Description from Wikipedia.