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Indian Flying Fox

Pteropus medius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Pteropodidae ›Genus: Pteropus

About

The Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius), 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. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar. This species is often regarded as vermin...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Indian Flying Fox is Pteropus medius.
What is the conservation status of Indian Flying Fox?
The Indian Flying Fox has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the family Pteropodidae.
What genus does Indian Flying Fox belong to?
Indian Flying Fox belongs to the genus Pteropus.