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Samoan Flying Fox
Pteropus samoensis
Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Chiroptera
(Bats)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus samoensis
(Samoan Flying Fox)
Names in Other Languages
French
Roussette des ïles Samoa
Similar Species in Pteropus
Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
Least Concern
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Endangered
Banks Flying Fox
Pteropus fundatus
Endangered
Big-eared Flying Fox
Pteropus macrotis
Least Concern
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Endangered
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
Least Concern
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Samoan Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Samoan Flying Fox is Pteropus samoensis. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Samoan Flying Fox?
Samoan Flying Fox (Pteropus samoensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Samoan Flying Fox belong to?
Samoan Flying Fox (Pteropus samoensis) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
What kingdom does Samoan Flying Fox belong to?
Samoan Flying Fox (Pteropus samoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Samoan Flying Fox?
The closest relatives of Samoan Flying Fox in the genus Pteropus include Admiralty Flying Fox, Aldabra flying fox, Banks Flying Fox, Big-eared Flying Fox, Black-bearded Flying Fox.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Banks Flying Fox
Pteropus fundatus
Big-eared Flying Fox
Pteropus macrotis
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Dark flying fox
Pteropus subniger
Dusky Flying Fox
Pteropus brunneus
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Gilliard's Flying Fox
Pteropus gilliardorum
Gray Flying Fox
Pteropus griseus
Gray-headed Flying Fox
Pteropus poliocephalus
Greater Mascarene flying fox
Pteropus niger
Great Flying Fox
Pteropus neohibernicus
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