Mega-bats

Syconycteris australis This mouse-sized fruit bat can only be found in the sub-canopy of rainforest trees.

Nyctimene robinsoni Generally a solitary species, the Eastern tube-nosed bat can be found in subtropical and tropical rainforest along the Queensland coast.

Pteropus alecto The black flying-fox is a common mega-bat across northern Australia.

Pteropus poliocephalus The grey-headed flying-fox has a unique colouring of grey fur on its head with an orange collar around its neck.

Pteropus scapulatus The little red flying-fox is a nomadic species that can be found across most of Australia’s semi-arid and tropical regions.