Gray Flying Fox
Pteropus griseus
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="gray-flying-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Chiroptera
(Fledertiere)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus griseus
(Gray Flying Fox)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador Gris
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Pteropus poliocephalus
Vulnerable
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Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
Vulnerable
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Endangered
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Endangered
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Vulnerable
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Endangered
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Gray Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Gray Flying Fox is Pteropus griseus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Gray Flying Fox?
Gray Flying Fox (Pteropus griseus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gray Flying Fox belong to?
Gray Flying Fox (Pteropus griseus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Gray Flying Fox endangered?
Yes, Gray Flying Fox (Pteropus griseus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Gray Flying Fox belong to?
Gray Flying Fox (Pteropus griseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gray Flying Fox?
The closest relatives of Gray Flying Fox in the genus Pteropus include Flugfuchs, Ryukyu-Flughund, Bonin Flying Fox, Black-bearded Flying Fox, Chuuk Flying Fox.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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Flugfuchs
Pteropus poliocephalus
Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
Great Flying Fox
Pteropus neohibernicus
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
New Caledonian Flying Fox
Pteropus vetula
North Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus caniceps
Pacific Flying Fox
Pteropus tonganus
Banks Flying Fox
Pteropus fundatus
Philippine Gray Flying Fox
Pteropus speciosus
Dusky Flying Fox
Pteropus brunneus
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Greater Mascarene flying fox
Pteropus niger
Little Red Flying Fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Madagascan flying fox
Pteropus rufus
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
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