vs Black-eared flying fox
Acanthocorbis asymmetrica compared with Pteropus melanotus
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Black-eared flying fox is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-eared flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Protozoa (protozoa) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Choanozoa (Choanozoa) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Choanoflagellatea (Choanoflagellatea) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Choanoflagellida (Choanoflagellida) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Acanthoecidae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Acanthocorbis | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Acanthocorbis asymmetrica | Pteropus melanotus |
Conservation Status
Black-eared flying fox
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-eared flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Black-eared flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Acanthocorbis asymmetrica is a marine choanoflagellate, a unicellular organism closely related to the ancestors of animals, living in coastal and open ocean waters. Its cells are enclosed within a lorica (basket-like cage) constructed from siliceous costal strips that form an asymmetric pattern, distinguishing it from related species. It feeds on bacteria, playing a role in marine microbial food webs.
Black-eared flying fox
The Black-eared flying fox (Pteropus melanotus) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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