Akume vs Black-eared flying fox

Guibourtia pellegriniana compared with Pteropus melanotus

Key Differences

  • Akume is Endangered while Black-eared flying fox is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Akume Black-eared flying fox
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Fabaceae Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus Guibourtia Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species Guibourtia pellegriniana Pteropus melanotus

Conservation Status

Akume

EN — Endangered

Black-eared flying fox

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Akume Black-eared flying fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Akume

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Black-eared flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Akume

The Akume (Guibourtia pellegriniana) is a species in the genus Guibourtia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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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