Madagascan flying fox
Pteropus rufus
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="madagascan-flying-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Chiroptera
(ค้างคาว)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus rufus
(Madagascan flying fox)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador de Madagascar
French
Renard volant
Similar Species in Pteropus
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Kang Kao Mae Kai
Pteropus vampyrus
Near Threatened
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Vulnerable
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Least Concern
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Endangered
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Endangered
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Madagascan flying fox?
The scientific name of Madagascan flying fox is Pteropus rufus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Madagascan flying fox?
Madagascan flying fox (Pteropus rufus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Madagascan flying fox belong to?
Madagascan flying fox (Pteropus rufus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Madagascan flying fox endangered?
Yes, Madagascan flying fox (Pteropus rufus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Madagascan flying fox belong to?
Madagascan flying fox (Pteropus rufus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Madagascan flying fox?
The closest relatives of Madagascan 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
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Ontong Java Flying Fox
Pteropus howensis
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Samoan Flying Fox
Pteropus samoensis
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Large Pelew Flying Fox
Pteropus pilosus
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
Marianas flying fox
Pteropus mariannus
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
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