Aldabra flying fox vs Fenton's Mastiff Bat

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Molossus fentoni

Key Differences

• Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while Fenton's Mastiff Bat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aldabra flying fox	Fenton's Mastiff Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same	Mammalia (memeliler)	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order same	Chiroptera (yarasa)	Chiroptera (yarasa)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Molossidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Molossus
Species	Pteropus aldabrensis	Molossus fentoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Aldabra flying fox and Fenton's Mastiff Bat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Chiroptera. (yarasa)

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

Fenton's Mastiff Bat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aldabra flying fox	Fenton's Mastiff Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fenton's Mastiff Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Aldabra flying fox

The Aldabra flying fox (Pteropus aldabrensis) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.