The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus, formerly Pteropus giganteus), also known as the greater flying fox, Malayan flying fox, Malaysian flying fox, large fruit bat, kalang, or kalong, is a southeast Asian species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. [3]

The Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a southeast Asian species of megabat. Despite its scientific name, it feeds exclusively on fruits, nectar, and flowers, like the other flying foxes of the genus Pteropus. It is noted for being one of the largest bats.

Flying fox, any of about 65 bat species found on tropical islands from Madagascar to Australia and Indonesia and in mainland Asia. Flying foxes are the largest bats. They forage on fruits and rely on vision, rather than echolocation, for navigation. Most species are mainly nocturnal, but some are active during the day.

Ptero­pus vampyrus is one of the largest bats in the world. Fore­arm length ranges from 180 to 220 mm, mean wingspan is 1.5 m, and body mas ranges from 0.6 to 1.1 kg. It has long pointed ears and a dog-like or fox-like face and head. Pelage varies in color and tex­ture with age and sex .

The Large Flying Fox is a species of large fruit bats that are found in parts of Southeast Asia. They get their name from their elongated face that easily reminds of a fox. It is among the largest species of bat and is known in different names, viz. greater flying fox, Malayan flying fox, Malaysian flying fox, large fruit bat, kalang or kalong.

Pteropus (suborder Yinpterochiroptera) is a genus of megabats which are among the largest bats in the world. They are commonly known as fruit bats or flying foxes, among other colloquial names. They live in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, East Africa, and some oceanic islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. [3] .

The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), also known as the greater flying fox, Malayan flying fox, Malaysian flying fox, large fruit bat, kalang or kalong, is a southeast Asian species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae.

2024年4月17日 · The large flying fox is one of the largest bats, with a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches)! It has a cute, fox-like face, with pointy ears and big brown eyes that help it see well. Its brown coat varies in color with age.

The large or Malayan flying fox of Southeast Asia (Pteropus vampyrus) is a giant of the bat world and has a wingspan of up to 6 feet. In North America, the term "flying fox" often refers to this animal.

Pteropus vampyrus (Large Flying Fox) is one of the largest species of bat in the world, although a few other species of Pteropus and Acerodon are larger and heavier. The impressive wingspan of this species may reach 1.5 metres, and the wings appear very broad when in flight.