About the Grey-headed Flying Fox
The Grey-headed Flying Fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Grey-headed Flying Fox is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
declining
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Climate change
- Human persecution
Photo Gallery
4 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Eastern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria
Southern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia and Tasmania
Distribution Overview
The Grey-headed Flying Fox is a widely distributed species, found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and coastal areas, in eastern and southern Australia.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 23 - 25 cm
- Weight
- 600 - 1000 g
- Lifespan
- up to 15-20 years years
- Diet
- Frugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen
Habitat
ForestsWoodlandsCoastal areasUrban areas
Behavior
- Nocturnal mammal, spending most of its time flying and foraging at night
- Frugivorous, eating a variety of fruits, nectar, and pollen
- Known for its large colonies and complex social behavior