Palawan Fruit Bat

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

Acerodon

Species

Acerodon leucotis (Palawan Fruit Bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Zorro Volador de Calamian

German Palawan-Flughund

Similar Species in Acerodon

🐾

Sulawesi Fruit Bat

Acerodon celebensis

Vulnerable

🐾

Talaud Fruit Bat

Acerodon humilis

Endangered

Golden-capped Fruit Bat

Acerodon jubatus

Endangered

🐾

Sunda Fruit Bat

Acerodon macklotii

Vulnerable

View all species in Acerodon →

Explore More

ki…

สัตว์

Kingdom

ph…

สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง

Phylum

cl…

สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม

Class

or…

ค้างคาว

Order

fa…

Fruit Bats

Family

ge…

Acerodon

Genus

Compare Species

vs Sulawesi Fruit Bat vs Talaud Fruit Bat vs Golden-capped Fruit Bat vs Sunda Fruit Bat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palawan Fruit Bat?

The scientific name of Palawan Fruit Bat is Acerodon leucotis. It belongs to the genus Acerodon.

What is the conservation status of Palawan Fruit Bat?

Palawan Fruit Bat (Acerodon leucotis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Palawan Fruit Bat belong to?

Palawan Fruit Bat (Acerodon leucotis) belongs to the genus Acerodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.

Is Palawan Fruit Bat endangered?

Yes, Palawan Fruit Bat (Acerodon leucotis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Palawan Fruit Bat belong to?

Palawan Fruit Bat (Acerodon leucotis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Palawan Fruit Bat?

The closest relatives of Palawan Fruit Bat in the genus Acerodon include Sulawesi Fruit Bat, Talaud Fruit Bat, Golden-capped Fruit Bat, Sunda Fruit Bat.