Christmas Island Flying-fox
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Binomial name: Pteropus natalis
Visual description: Medium-sized bat with dark fur and slightly rounded features. Unique to Christmas Island. Measurements: Wingspan: ~0.6–0.8 m; Body mass: ~400–600 g Distribution: Christmas Island only Roosting habits: Small camps in forested areas Diet: Fruit, nectar Threats: Habitat degradation, invasive species Conservation status: EPBC Act: Critically Endangered; IUCN: Vulnerable (as subspecies of Pteropus melanotus) |
