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Grey-headed flying foxes, along with the three other Australian flying fox species, fulfill a very important ecological role by dispersing the pollen and seeds of a wide range of native Australian plants. The grey-headed flying fox is the only mammalian nectarivore and frugivore to occupy substantial areas of subtropical rainforests, so is of ...
Two Australian flying fox species have reportedly been affected by extreme heat events: the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) and the black flying fox (P. alecto). Where mixed-species colonies are affected the black flying fox suffers substantially higher mortality than the grey-headed flying fox. [ 1 ]
Spectacled flying-fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) Christmas Island flying fox, P. natalis. Endemic to Christmas Island. Due to controversial taxonomic status, IUCN has not yet recognised this animal as a separate species. If it were recognised as an individual species by IUCN, its status would be CE 10] Grey-headed flying fox, P. poliocephalus ...
The grey-headed flying fox forms harems during the breeding season consisting of one male and up to six females. These colonies break up after the breeding season is over. [ 51 ] In the Bonin flying fox, colony formation is based on both the sex and age of individuals, as well as the season.
A grey-headed flying fox plunges into a cool pool, swiftly refreshing and quenching its thirst, as it laps water off its wet fur in mid-flight and as it drips down from its belly upon landing ...
It is owned and managed by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. ... Notable mammals include the grey-headed flying-fox. [1] References ...
There are two species of megabat: the grey-headed flying fox which has been a regular seasonal visitor to the Territory since 2003, and the little red flying fox which makes occasional visits. The rakali, or water rat, occurs in streams. The smoky mouse is a rare rodent.
The grey-headed flying-fox is listed as Vulnerable on Schedule 2 of the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 and is listed as Vulnerable under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Due to habitat destruction and an increased food availability in cities, bat camps are increasingly common in urban ...