Dusky Flying Fox vs Breitflügelfledermaus

Pteropus brunneus compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Dusky Flying Fox is Extinct while Breitflügelfledermaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Flying Fox	Breitflügelfledermaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Eptesicus
Species	Pteropus brunneus	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Flying Fox and Breitflügelfledermaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Chiroptera. (Fledertiere)

Conservation Status

Dusky Flying Fox

EX — Extinct

Breitflügelfledermaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Flying Fox	Breitflügelfledermaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Breitflügelfledermaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Breitflügelfledermaus

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) 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.