Aldabra flying fox vs Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Lestes dryas

Key Differences

• Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while Glänzende Binsenjungfer is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aldabra flying fox	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Lestidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Lestes
Species	Pteropus aldabrensis	Lestes dryas

Evolutionary Relationship

Aldabra flying fox and Glänzende Binsenjungfer share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aldabra flying fox	Glänzende Binsenjungfer
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Glänzende Binsenjungfer

Emerald Spreadwing (Lestes dryas) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.