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Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
-17.2979, 145.455
Field Notes
Description:
This is the smallest Flying Fox in mainland Australia, weighing only 300–600 grams (11–21 oz). Generally one colour, most are a reddish-brown although there can be significant variations in colour from light brown through to a deep red.
Habitat:
The most widespread and numerous of all the Australian Flying-foxes. they are less likely to be found in urban or semi-urban locations (unlike their larger cousins). Their range covers a large proportion of the Eastern states, across the North, and in a strip down the North-west coast.
Notes:
This individual was in care at the Tolga bat hospital in North Queensland. www.tolgabathopital.org. They do great work up there and you should visit if you ever get the chance.
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Little Red Flying Fox
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 3, 2011
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