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Variable Flying Fox
Pteropus hypomelanus
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="variable-flying-fox"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Chiroptera
(yarasa)
Family
Pteropodidae
(Fruit Bats)
Genus
Pteropus
(Flying Foxes)
Species
Pteropus hypomelanus
(Variable Flying Fox)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Zorro Volador Pequeño
Similar Species in Pteropus
Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
Least Concern
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Endangered
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Critically Endangered
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Endangered
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Endangered
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Vulnerable
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Endangered
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Variable Flying Fox?
The scientific name of Variable Flying Fox is Pteropus hypomelanus. It belongs to the genus Pteropus.
What is the conservation status of Variable Flying Fox?
Variable Flying Fox (Pteropus hypomelanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Variable Flying Fox belong to?
Variable Flying Fox (Pteropus hypomelanus) belongs to the genus Pteropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pteropodidae.
What kingdom does Variable Flying Fox belong to?
Variable Flying Fox (Pteropus hypomelanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Variable Flying Fox?
The closest relatives of Variable Flying Fox in the genus Pteropus include Admiralty Flying Fox, Bonin Flying Fox, Comoro Flying Fox, Black-bearded Flying Fox, Chuuk Flying Fox.
Genus Pteropus — 20 Species
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Admiralty Flying Fox
Pteropus admiralitatum
Bonin Flying Fox
Pteropus pselaphon
Comoro Flying Fox
Pteropus livingstonii
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Pteropus melanopogon
Chuuk Flying Fox
Pteropus pelagicus
Geelvink Bay Flying Fox
Pteropus pohlei
Kosrae Flying Fox
Pteropus ualanus
Lombok Flying Fox
Pteropus lombocensis
Moluccan Masked Flying Fox
Pteropus personatus
New Caledonian Flying Fox
Pteropus vetula
North Moluccan Flying Fox
Pteropus caniceps
Pacific Flying Fox
Pteropus tonganus
Banks Flying Fox
Pteropus fundatus
Philippine Gray Flying Fox
Pteropus speciosus
Dusky Flying Fox
Pteropus brunneus
Great Flying Fox
Pteropus neohibernicus
Greater Mascarene flying fox
Pteropus niger
Little Red Flying Fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Madagascan flying fox
Pteropus rufus
Black-eared flying fox
Pteropus melanotus
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