This species is listed as is Vulnerable nationally (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999). It is ranked as a critical priority under the department's Back on Track species prioritisation framework. But was listed as Least Concern in Queensland (Nature Conservation Act 1992).
Pteropus poliocephalus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Greater Sydney | New South Wales North Coast | Gippsland | Greater Brisbane | South East South Australia
No sightings currently exist.