A further 4 are listed as extinct: the dusky flying fox, the large Palau flying fox, the small Mauritian flying fox, and the Guam flying fox. Photograph by Jacques de Speville Animals Wildlife Watch Mar 7, 2016 - Small Mauritian Flying Fox or Dark Flying Fox (Pteropus subniger, known as rougettes to early French travelers Stay safe and healthy. Please practice hand-washing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The Mauritius flying fox, a fruit bat endemic to the island of Mauritius, is the target of controversial culls.