Algerian Spreadwing vs Dusky Flying Fox

Lestes numidicus compared with Pteropus brunneus

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Dusky Flying Fox is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Dusky Flying Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Lestidae	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Lestes	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Lestes numidicus	Pteropus brunneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Dusky Flying Fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Dusky Flying Fox

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Dusky Flying Fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Dusky Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.