Pteropus sp. (genus)

Flying-fox at Adelaide, SA

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Identification history

	Pteropus sp. (genus)	14 Feb 2024	michaelb
	Pteropodidae	13 Feb 2024	Mike

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Mike wrote:

13 Feb 2024

Grey-headed flying fox doesn't seem to be on species list. 10,000 unrecognised animals.

Mike wrote:

14 Feb 2024

https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/goodliving/posts/2016/03/flying-foxes gives these as grey-headed flying foxes. Sorry I didn’t get close-ups for confirmation..

Mike wrote:

15 Feb 2024

Photo added. Is P. poliocephalus the only flying fox in SA?

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Location information

Coordinates 138.608891 -34.916067
Altitude 59.1m
Places Adelaide, SA

Sighting information

1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
15 Feb 2024 03:22 PM Recorded on
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Species information

Pteropus sp. (genus) Scientific name
Flying-fox Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
59.1m Recorded at altitude
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