Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Subfamily Macroglossinae Scientific name Notopteris macdonaldi Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Pteropodidae Genus Notopteris Higher classification Notopteris | |
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Similar Woodford's fruit bat, Black‑bellied fruit bat, New Caledonia blossom, Hayman's dwarf epaulette, Solomon's naked‑backed fruit bat | ||
The long-tailed fruit bat, long-tailed blossom bat, or Fijian blossom bat (Notopteris macdonaldi) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu. They roost as large colonies in caves and forage in a range of lowland and montane habitats. It is threatened by exploitation and disturbance of its roosting caves, hunting, and tourism.
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