Watercolor illustration of Greater Mascarene flying fox (Pteropus niger)

Greater Mascarene flying fox

Pteropus niger

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Chiroptera (ค้างคาว)
Family
Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus niger (Greater Mascarene flying fox)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro Volador Negro de Mauricio
French Grande roussette des Mascareignes

Similar Species in Pteropus

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Kang Kao Mae Kai
Pteropus vampyrus
Near Threatened
Bonin Flying Fox
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Moluccan Flying Fox
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Vulnerable
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
Comoro Flying Fox
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Black-eared flying fox
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Mascarene flying fox?
The scientific name of Greater Mascarene flying fox is Pteropus niger. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Greater Mascarene flying fox?
Greater Mascarene flying fox (Pteropus niger) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Greater Mascarene flying fox belong to?
Greater Mascarene flying fox (Pteropus niger) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Greater Mascarene flying fox endangered?
Yes, Greater Mascarene flying fox (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 Greater Mascarene flying fox belong to?
Greater Mascarene flying fox (Pteropus niger) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Mascarene flying fox?
The closest relatives of Greater Mascarene flying fox in the genus Pteropus include Kang Kao Mae Kai, Bonin Flying Fox, Moluccan Flying Fox, Dwarf Flying Fox, Caroline Flying Fox.

Genus Pteropus — 20 Species

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Kang Kao Mae Kai
Pteropus vampyrus
NT 🦇
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
EN 🦇
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
VU 🦇
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
LC 🦇
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
EN 🦇
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
EN 🦇
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
CR 🦇
Ontong Java Flying Fox
Pteropus howensis
CR 🦇
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
LC 🦇
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
VU 🦇
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 🦇
Large Pelew Flying Fox
Pteropus pilosus
EX 🦇
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
DD 🦇
Marianas flying fox
Pteropus mariannus
EN 🦇
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
LC 🦇
Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
LC
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