Also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, the Indian flying fox is one of the largest bats in the world. It feeds mainly on ripe fruits and while it can be destructive to fruit farms, it is also a very effective pollinator and seed propagator.
Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Life span15-30 years
Body size2-3 lbs. 9 in. long, 5.5 ft. wingspan
Native habitat
Tropical forests and swamps of South Asia
