Dune Squeaker vs Moluccan Flying Fox

Arthroleptis stenodactylus compared with Pteropus chrysoproctus

Key Differences

• Dune Squeaker is Least Concern while Moluccan Flying Fox is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Squeaker	Moluccan Flying Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Arthroleptidae	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Arthroleptis	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Arthroleptis stenodactylus	Pteropus chrysoproctus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Squeaker and Moluccan Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Moluccan Flying Fox

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Squeaker	Moluccan Flying Fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

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

Moluccan Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.