Grande roussette des Mascareignes
Pteropus niger
Endangered
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<speciesfyi-species slug="greater-mascarene-flying-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus niger
(Grande roussette des Mascareignes)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador Negro de Mauricio
French
Grande roussette des Mascareignes
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Pteropus rufus
Vulnerable
Renard Volant De Ponape
Pteropus molossinus
Endangered
Renard volant des Îles Bonin
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
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Renard Volant des Ryukyu
Pteropus dasymallus
Vulnerable
Roussette de Livingstone
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Critically Endangered
Roussette Des Îles Chuuk
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Roussette Des Îles Kosrae
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Grande roussette des Mascareignes?
The scientific name of Grande roussette des Mascareignes is Pteropus niger. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Grande roussette des Mascareignes?
Grande roussette des Mascareignes (Pteropus niger) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Grande roussette des Mascareignes belong to?
Grande roussette des Mascareignes (Pteropus niger) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Grande roussette des Mascareignes endangered?
Yes, Grande roussette des Mascareignes (Pteropus niger) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Grande roussette des Mascareignes belong to?
Grande roussette des Mascareignes (Pteropus niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Grande roussette des Mascareignes?
The closest relatives of Grande roussette des Mascareignes in the genus Pteropus include Chauve-Souris de Rodrigues, Renard volant, Renard Volant De Ponape, Renard volant des Îles Bonin, Renard Volant des Ryukyu.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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VU
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EN
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VU
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CR
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EN
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EN
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EN
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NT
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LC
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NT
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VU
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VU
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EN
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EN
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NT
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LC
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LC
Chauve-Souris de Rodrigues
Pteropus rodricensis
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EN
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Grande roussette des Mascareignes
Pteropus niger
Renard volant
Pteropus rufus
Renard Volant De Ponape
Pteropus molossinus
Renard volant des Îles Bonin
Pteropus pselaphon
Renard Volant des Ryukyu
Pteropus dasymallus
Roussette de Livingstone
Pteropus livingstonii
Roussette Des Îles Chuuk
Pteropus pelagicus
Roussette Des Îles Kosrae
Pteropus ualanus
Roussette des Îles Marianes
Pteropus mariannus
Roussette des ïles Samoa
Pteropus samoensis
Roussette Des Îles Tonga
Pteropus tonganus
Roussette Des Roches ou des Cailloux
Pteropus vetula
Roussette Rousse
Pteropus ornatus
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
large flying fox
Pteropus vampyrus
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
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