Dark flying fox vs Variegated Treefrog

Pteropus subniger compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Dark flying fox is Extinct while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark flying fox	Variegated Treefrog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Hylidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Megastomatohyla
Species	Pteropus subniger	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark flying fox and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dark flying fox

EX — Extinct

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark flying fox	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.