[3] The Madagascan flying fox roosts during the day in large trees in colonies of up to 1000 individuals although 400 is a more normal number.

The bats are noisy and easily disturbed, and if roused, the whole colony may move off to an alternative roost site.

[4] The Madagascan flying fox is one of the most common bat species on Madagascar and is found in all parts of the island except the central highland region, ranging from sea level to 1,200 meters elevation.

[1] In its Red List of Threatened Species, the IUCN has classified this bat as "Vulnerable".

It is targeted both at its roosting sites and at the trees where it feeds, and the harvesting in many areas is believed to be unsustainable.