Watercolor illustration of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox (Pteropus personatus)

Moluccan Masked Flying Fox

Pteropus personatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order
Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family
Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus personatus (Moluccan Masked Flying Fox)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro Volador Enmascarado

Similar Species in Pteropus

Flugfuchs
Flugfuchs
Pteropus poliocephalus
Vulnerable
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Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
Vulnerable
Bonin Flying Fox
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Dwarf Flying Fox
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Least Concern
Caroline Flying Fox
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Endangered
Aldabra flying fox
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Endangered
Moluccan Flying Fox
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Vulnerable
Comoro Flying Fox
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox is Pteropus personatus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox?
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox (Pteropus personatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Moluccan Masked Flying Fox belong to?
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox (Pteropus personatus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Moluccan Masked Flying Fox endangered?
No, Moluccan Masked Flying Fox (Pteropus personatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Moluccan Masked Flying Fox belong to?
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox (Pteropus personatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox?
The closest relatives of Moluccan Masked Flying Fox in the genus Pteropus include Flugfuchs, Ryukyu-Flughund, Bonin Flying Fox, Dwarf Flying Fox, Caroline Flying Fox.

Genus Pteropus — 20 Species

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Flugfuchs
Pteropus poliocephalus
VU 🦇
Ryukyu-Flughund
Pteropus dasymallus
VU 🦇
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
EN 🦇
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
LC 🦇
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
EN 🦇
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
EN 🦇
Ontong Java Flying Fox
Pteropus howensis
CR 🦇
Large Pelew Flying Fox
Pteropus pilosus
EX 🦇
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
LC 🦇
large flying fox
Pteropus vampyrus
NT 🦇
Samoan Flying Fox
Pteropus samoensis
NT 🦇
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
EN 🦇
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
EN 🦇
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
VU 🦇
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
EN 🦇
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
VU 🦇
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
DD 🦇
Marianas flying fox
Pteropus mariannus
EN
🦇
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
LC
🦇
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
CR
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