Aldabra flying fox vs Polynesian Triller

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Lalage maculosa

Key Differences

• Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while Polynesian Triller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aldabra flying fox	Polynesian Triller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Campephagidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Lalage
Species	Pteropus aldabrensis	Lalage maculosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Aldabra flying fox and Polynesian Triller share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

Polynesian Triller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aldabra flying fox	Polynesian Triller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Polynesian Triller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Aldabra flying fox

The Aldabra flying fox (Pteropus aldabrensis) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.