Gray flying fox

The gray flying fox (Pteropus griseus) is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is not to be confused with the grey flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus). It is found in Indonesia, but not in the Philippines, despite occasional reference to such. Very little is known about this species.  It probably roosts individually or in small groups.  It was listed on appendix II of CITES, and is classified as "Data Deficient" by the IUCN. This species has been decimated by hunting for bushmeat in Indonesia.

Taxonomy 
The species was first described in 1810 by Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, using a specimen obtained on Timor during a French scientific expedition. Geoffroy's assignment of the species to the genus Pteropus has remained current.

Ecology 
Specimens of Pteropus griseus have been found to be infested with Cyclopodia horsfieldi, a species of Nycteribiidae fly.

References

Category:Pteropus
Category:Bats of Indonesia
Category:Endemic fauna of Indonesia
Category:Fauna of the Lesser Sunda Islands
Category:Mammals described in 1810
Category:Bats as food
Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot