Pteropus vampyrus [Linnaeus, 1758]

Vespertilio vampyrus Linnaeus, 1758: 31; Java, INDONESIA (Collector unknown; Type unknown) [91].

Pteropus vampyrus [8].

Common English name: Large Flying-Fox

Barcode Index Number: A DNA barcode recorded as P. vampyrus is associated with the controversial BIN, BOLD: AAD 9139 (see remarks on C. sphinx) but there are no DNA barcodes from Peninsular Malaysia.

IUCN status: Near Threatened

Recorded at: Pahang: Sungai Tembeling [23], Taman Negara [87], Gunung Tahan [92], Tanjung Agas [93]; Perak: Temengor Forest Reserve [47], Lenggong,Teluk Memali and Tambun [93]; Selangor: Bukit Kutu Wildlife Reserve [51], Ulu Gombak [52]; Terengganu: Kenyir Dam [87], Kampung Gong Tengah, Permaisuri and Kampung Kepah [93]; Johor: Benut [93].

P. vampyrus travels a long distance to feed, and often roosts in mangroves, on nipah palms and on open branches of trees [14, 23].