The spectacled flying fox, also known as the spectacled fruit bat (Pteropus conspicillatus), is a megabat that lives in the north-eastern region of Queensland, Australia. It is also found in New Guinea and on offshore islands including Woodlark Island, Alcester Island, Kiriwina and Halmahera. It was listed as a threatened species under Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and was considered vulnerable because of a significant decline linked to loss of its prime feeding habitat and secluded camp sites. It skims over the surface of water to drink and is sometimes eaten by crocodiles. The IUCN classified it as endangered in 2020.
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Source Spectacled flying fox (Wikipedia)Distribution, AustraliaQuote, Distribution, Australia
The spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus), also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megabat that lives in Australia's north-eastern regions of Queensland.
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1. Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology): Animal Diversity Web: Pteropus conspicillatus
Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology)Food Habits
Pteropus conspicillatus is a frugivore specialist (sensu Richards, 1995), meaning >90% of its diet consists of the fruits of forest trees and palms.
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residents" model of nocturnal territorial behavior results in long-distance dispersal of fruits, as "raiders" tend to obtain a fruit or two before being driven off in search of a new feeding site.
View the Source 2. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): GBIF species 5218680: species profile of Pteropus conspicillatus
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3. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): GBIF species 5218680: IUCN Red List category of Pteropus conspicillatus
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Spectacled flying fox (Wikipedia)
Distribution, Australia
The spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus), also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megabat that lives in Australia's north-eastern regions of Queensland.
Child Taxon Of: Pteropodidae, Lead
The spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus), also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megabat that lives in Australia's north-eastern regions of Queensland.
In Group: Bats (Chiroptera), Lead
The spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus), also known as the spectacled fruit bat, is a megabat that lives in Australia's north-eastern regions of Queensland.
In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Habitat, tropical rainforest
Spectacled flying foxes are forest dwellers and rainforests are their preferred habitat.
In Biome: Mangrove Forest, Habitat, mangrove forest
Colonies of the spectacled flying fox can be found in rain forests, mangroves, and paperbark and eucalypt forests.
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