Aldabra flying fox vs Variable Flying Fox

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Pteropus hypomelanus

Key Differences

• Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while Variable Flying Fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aldabra flying fox	Variable Flying Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Chiroptera (Bats)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family same	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus same	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Pteropus aldabrensis	Pteropus hypomelanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aldabra flying fox and Variable Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pteropus. (Flying Foxes)

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

Variable Flying Fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aldabra flying fox	Variable Flying Fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.