Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Rodrigues Flying Fox

Pteropus rodricensis

 

Quick Facts
Weight:
Body Length:
0.75 pounds
6" to 8"; wingspan: 2.5' to 3'
Wild diet: Fruit and fruit juice, pollen and nectar; mangoes, figs, and tamarind pods
Zoo Diet: Mixture of chopped fruits and vegetables, high-protein/high-fiber dry monkey chow with vitamins and minerals added
Distribution: Island of Rodrigues in the western Indian Ocean (about 1,000 miles east of Madagascar)
Habitat: Rain-forest trees (primary and secondary forest)
Description

Their wingspan is up to 3'. Males are slightly larger than females. Their coloration varies and includes black, silver, yellow, orange, and red. They have fox-like faces, large eyes, and large, widely spaced ears. They have no tail and a large thumb for climbing.

Status in the Wild

Listed as “endangered" on the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)

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