Harpyionycteris
The steel-toothed flying foxes ( Harpyionycteris ) are a genus of the family of fruit bats ( Pteropodidae ). Due to their distinctive teeth will be classified in a separate genus group ( Harpyionycterini ). There are two types: H. whiteheadi in the Philippines and H. celebensis on Sulawesi.
Pointed tooth flying foxes reach a body length 14-15 cm and a weight of 80 to 140 grams. Their fur is dark brown, the underside is lighter. A tail is missing. The upper incisors and the upper and lower canine teeth protrude horizontally relative to the front, when the mouth is closed, the canines are crossed. The molars have five or six cusps. With their specialized teeth pierce the shells of fruits such as those of screw pines (Pandanus ), or figs from whose juices they mainly feed.
Little is known about the habits of these animals. They live in small groups in tropical rain forests and are like most bats nocturnal. Twice a year ( in January / February and July / August), the female gives birth to usually a single young is born. The gestation period is estimated at four to five months, after three to four months, the young animal is weaned.
Note
The classification of bats is largely based on the phylogenetic analysis of Kate E. Jones et al: A Phylogenetic Supertree of Bats. The authors use for the taxa no rank in the classical sense. The name of this group as a tribe with the suffix -ini is therefore arbitrary, sometimes you find this taxon as Harpyionycterinae or Harpyionycterina.