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Black Flying-fox

Pteropus alecto

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Pteropodidae ›Genus: Pteropus

About

The black flying fox or black fruit bat (Pteropus alecto) is a bat in the family Pteropodidae. It is among the largest bats in the world, but is considerably smaller than the largest species in its genus, Pteropus. The black flying fox is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. It is not a threatened species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Flying-fox?
The scientific name of Black Flying-fox is Pteropus alecto.
What kingdom does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the family Pteropodidae.
What genus does Black Flying-fox belong to?
Black Flying-fox belongs to the genus Pteropus.