Leschenault's rousette
Rousettus leschenaultii
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="leschenaults-rousette"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Chiroptera
(Fledertiere)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Rousettus
Species
Rousettus leschenaultii
(Leschenault's rousette)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Leschenault's rousette?
The scientific name of Leschenault's rousette is Rousettus leschenaultii. It belongs to the genus Rousettus.
What is the conservation status of Leschenault's rousette?
Leschenault's rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Leschenault's rousette live?
Leschenault's rousette is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Leschenault's rousette belong to?
Leschenault's rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii) belongs to the genus Rousettus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
What kingdom does Leschenault's rousette belong to?
Leschenault's rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Leschenault's rousette?
The closest relatives of Leschenault's rousette in the genus Rousettus include Komoren-Höhlenflughund, Egyptian rousette.
Genus Rousettus — 3 Species
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VU
LC
Komoren-Höhlenflughund
Rousettus obliviosus
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NT
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Leschenault's rousette
Rousettus leschenaultii
Egyptian rousette
Rousettus aegyptiacus
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