Flugfuchs
Pteropus poliocephalus
Vulnerable
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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 poliocephalus
(Flugfuchs)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador de Cabeza Gris
German
Flugfuchs
Similar Species in Pteropus
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Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
Vulnerable
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Vulnerable
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Least Concern
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Endangered
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Endangered
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Flugfuchs?
The scientific name of Flugfuchs is Pteropus poliocephalus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Flugfuchs?
Flugfuchs (Pteropus poliocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Flugfuchs belong to?
Flugfuchs (Pteropus poliocephalus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Flugfuchs endangered?
Yes, Flugfuchs (Pteropus poliocephalus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Flugfuchs belong to?
Flugfuchs (Pteropus poliocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Flugfuchs?
The closest relatives of Flugfuchs in the genus Pteropus include Ryukyu-Flughund, Bonin Flying Fox, Dwarf Flying Fox, Caroline Flying Fox, Aldabra flying fox.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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VU
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Flugfuchs
Pteropus poliocephalus
Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Ontong Java Flying Fox
Pteropus howensis
Large Pelew Flying Fox
Pteropus pilosus
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
large flying fox
Pteropus vampyrus
Samoan Flying Fox
Pteropus samoensis
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
Marianas flying fox
Pteropus mariannus
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
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