Aldabra flying fox vs small-spotted genet

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Genetta genetta

Key Differences

• Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while small-spotted genet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aldabra flying fox	small-spotted genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Viverridae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Genetta
Species	Pteropus aldabrensis	Genetta genetta

Evolutionary Relationship

Aldabra flying fox and small-spotted genet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

small-spotted genet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aldabra flying fox	small-spotted genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small-spotted genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries).

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.