The lesser flying fox or Sanborn's flying fox (''Pteropus mahaganus'') is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The species is poorly known, but is believed to inhabit coastal lowlands, including tropical rainforest. Although the species has been found plantations, the habitat of the species is fragmented by increasing agriculture and logging.

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Pteropus Bats of Oceania Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals of the Solomon Islands Mammals described in 1931 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Colin Campbell Sanborn {{fruit-bat-stub