Roussette Rousse
Pteropus ornatus
Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus ornatus
(Roussette Rousse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador De Las Islas De La Leal
French
Roussette Rousse
Similar Species in Pteropus
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Chauve-Souris de Rodrigues
Pteropus rodricensis
Endangered
Grande roussette des Mascareignes
Pteropus niger
Endangered
Renard volant
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
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Roussette Des Îles Chuuk
Pteropus pelagicus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Roussette Rousse?
The scientific name of Roussette Rousse is Pteropus ornatus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Roussette Rousse?
Roussette Rousse (Pteropus ornatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Roussette Rousse belong to?
Roussette Rousse (Pteropus ornatus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Roussette Rousse endangered?
Yes, Roussette Rousse (Pteropus ornatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Roussette Rousse belong to?
Roussette Rousse (Pteropus ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Roussette Rousse?
The closest relatives of Roussette Rousse in the genus Pteropus include Chauve-Souris de Rodrigues, Grande roussette des Mascareignes, Renard volant, Renard Volant De Ponape, Renard volant des Îles Bonin.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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Chauve-Souris de Rodrigues
Pteropus rodricensis
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
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VU
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Roussette Rousse
Pteropus ornatus
Philippine Gray Flying Fox
Pteropus speciosus
Banks Flying Fox
Pteropus fundatus
North Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus caniceps
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
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