Aldabra flying fox vs

Pteropus aldabrensis compared with Calothrix parasitica

Key Differences

  • Aldabra flying fox is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aldabra flying fox
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Cyanobacteriia
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Cyanobacteriales
Family Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) Nostocaceae
Genus Pteropus (Flying Foxes) Calothrix
Species Pteropus aldabrensis Calothrix parasitica

Conservation Status

Aldabra flying fox

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aldabra flying fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aldabra flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Sweden.

Aldabra flying fox

The Aldabra flying fox (Pteropus aldabrensis) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Calothrix parasitica is a heterocystous cyanobacterium in the family Rivulariaceae, characterized by tapering filaments with a basal heterocyst for nitrogen fixation. It grows epiphytically on other algae, macrophytes, or in biofilms on rocky substrates in freshwater and marine environments. The genus Calothrix is widespread in aquatic and terrestrial habitats where it plays a role in nitrogen input to ecosystems.

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