Dusky Flying Fox vs Variegated Treefrog

Pteropus brunneus compared with Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Key Differences

• Dusky Flying Fox is Extinct while Variegated Treefrog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky 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 brunneus	Megastomatohyla mixomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Flying Fox and Variegated Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Flying Fox

EX — Extinct

Variegated Treefrog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Flying Fox	Variegated Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky 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.