Asia, AustraliaAt just Up to 1.1 kg, the Flying Fox is one of the lightest herbivore mammals (#48 of 50). Found in Asia, Australia, it inhabits forests habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Flying Fox | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 99% |
| Height | 40 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 13% |
| Avg Speed | 45 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Flying Fox inhabits forests habitats. It can be found in Asia, Australia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Flying Fox is a group-based species belonging to the Pteropodidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Flying Fox is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Flying Fox’s weight of Up to 1.1 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #49 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Flying Fox weigh?
A Flying Fox typically weighs Up to 1.1 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Flying Fox?
The Flying Fox is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Flying Fox live?
The Flying Fox is found in Asia, Australia, in forests habitats.
How does the Flying Fox reproduce?
The Flying Fox has a gestation period of 140–150 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026