Richards, G.C., Spencer, H.J., and Fox, S. (2008) Spectacled flying-fox. In: Van Dyck, Steve, and Straham, Ronald, (eds.) The Mammals of Australia. Reed New Holland, Sydney, NSW, Australia, pp. 438-440.

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Abstract

In Australia the Spectacled Flying-fox appears to be the only rainforest specialist among the mainland flying-foxes. Rather than focus its attention on eucalypt flowers it is primarily frugivorous and plays an integral role in rainforest regeneration. Camps of Spectacled Flying-Foxes are rarely located further than 6 kilometers from rainforest, and this species is tolerant of higher humidity than the other three mainland species. Consequently, its distribution pattern in Australia is restricted to north-eastern Queensland, following almost exactly that of the rainforests of the region.

Item ID:	28011
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-1-877069-25-3
Keywords:	terrestrial biology, mammals, Australia
Date Deposited:	12 Jul 2017 02:26
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