Journal of Animal Diversity

Journal of Animal Diversity

Ecology and behavior of Pteropus medius Temminck, 1825 in the Indian Subcontinent: a review with insights for future directions

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
Shraddha Kumari Krishnanagara
Varalakshmi Kilingar Nadumane
JAIN (Deemed-to-be UNIVERSITY), #319, 17th Cross, 25th Main, J P Nagar 6th Phase, Bengaluru Karnataka, India- 560078
10.22034/JAD.2024.6.4.1
Abstract
The Indian Flying Fox Pteropus medius Temminck, found across the Indian Subcontinent encompassing India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, Maldives, and Bangladesh, is a frugivorous bat species classified as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. While research on P. medius has spanned centuries, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of its ecology and behavior. A thorough examination of literature from 1997 to 2023 was conducted, utilizing various online scientific platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Semantic Scholar, and PubMed. The findings reveal that P. medius predominantly roosts in trees of Fabaceae and Moraceae families. Due to their significant involvement in pollination and seed dispersal through their frugivorous activity, P. medius play a major role in the ecosystem and in conserving plant biodiversity. Their diet includes fruits mainly from family Moraceae, leaves from Fabaceae, flowers from Myrtaceae and nectar from Moraceae. The species exhibits both inter and intra-specific interactions with bats, bees, birds, and monkeys. Unfortunately, their population faces a decline attributed to various anthropogenic threats. To mitigate this decline, a deeper understanding of their fundamental ecology is imperative, and future studies should incorporate updated methodologies and tools.
Keywords
Diet, foraging, Indian Flying Fox, population, roosting, threats

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