Pteropus seychellensis
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| Seychelles flying fox | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Pteropus seychellensis Kerr, 1792 |
The Seychelles fruit bat (Pteropus seychellensis) is found on the granitic islands of Seychelles. It is a significant component of the ecosystems for the islands, dispersing the seeds of many tree species. Although it is hunted for meat on some islands they remain abundant. It is particularly common on Silhouette Island.
