Mauritius flying fox (Pteropus niger)
Name |
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| Species: | Pteropus niger |
| Common Name: | Mauritius flying fox |
Scientific Classification |
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| [?] Kingdom: | Animalia |
| [?] Phylum: | Chordata |
| [?] Class: | Mammalia |
| [?] Order: | Chiroptera |
| [?] Family: | Pteropodidae |
| [?] Genus: | Pteropus |
| [?] Species: | Pteropus niger |
Statistics |
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| Longevity: | 19.4 years |
Ageing ObservationsOne specimen was at least 19.4 years old when it died in captivity. Not much is known about this endangered species, though, and maximum longevity could be underestimated. |
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