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Sanborn's Flying Fox
Pteropus mahaganus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="sanborns-flying-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Chiroptera
(yarasa)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus mahaganus
(Sanborn's Flying Fox)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador De Bougainville
Similar Species in Pteropus
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Least Concern
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Endangered
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Endangered
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Vulnerable
Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Sanborn's Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Sanborn's Flying Fox is Pteropus mahaganus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Sanborn's Flying Fox?
Sanborn's Flying Fox (Pteropus mahaganus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Sanborn's Flying Fox belong to?
Sanborn's Flying Fox (Pteropus mahaganus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
Is Sanborn's Flying Fox endangered?
No, Sanborn's Flying Fox (Pteropus mahaganus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sanborn's Flying Fox belong to?
Sanborn's Flying Fox (Pteropus mahaganus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Sanborn's Flying Fox?
The closest relatives of Sanborn's Flying Fox in the genus Pteropus include Black-eared flying fox, Bonin Flying Fox, Comoro Flying Fox, Dwarf Flying Fox, Caroline Flying Fox.
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Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Dwarf Flying Fox
Pteropus woodfordi
Caroline Flying Fox
Pteropus molossinus
Aldabra flying fox
Pteropus aldabrensis
Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus chrysoproctus
Ontong Java Flying Fox
Pteropus howensis
Black flying fox
Pteropus alecto
large flying fox
Pteropus vampyrus
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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