Gilliard's Flying Fox

Gilliard's Flying FoxThis flying fox occurs in Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Archipelago. Its coat is generally olive-brown, and it is recorded in mature tropical forest.What does it look like?The pelage is generally olive-brown. The crown, cheeks, and throat appear grayish black, with gray hairs mixed with dark hairs tipped silver-gray. The mantle has a warmer tone than the back and rump, ranging from dark brown to olive-brown.How does it live?This flying fox occurs in Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Archipelago. Its coat is generally olive-brown, and it is recorded in mature tropical forest.It is recorded in mature tropical forest with scrambling bamboo, rhododendron, and pandanus.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.