Admiralty flying fox
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Pteropodidae |
Genus: | Pteropus |
Species: | P. admiralitatum
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Binomial name | |
Pteropus admiralitatum Thomas, 1894
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Admiralty flying fox range |
The Admiralty flying fox (Pteropus admiralitatum) is a species of fruit bat in the family Pteropodidae, the megabats. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1]
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas in 1894, based on specimens that were initially collected by the "Challenger" Expedition in 1875.[2] Its
Description
It is similar in appearance to the small flying fox, though it is smaller. It is further distinguished by its much smaller ears and the fact that its chest and abdomen are the same color. The top of its head is pale gray, while the back of its neck is a reddish-brown. Its dorsal fur is brown, with some white hairs interspersed. The head and body length is approximately 180 mm (7.1 in); its forearm length is 121 mm (4.8 in); its ear length is 17.5 mm (0.69 in).[3]
Range and habitat
It is found in several countries in Oceania, including Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.[1]
Conservation
It is currently evaluated as
References
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