Alpine currant vs Big-eared Flying Fox
Ribes alpinum compared with Pteropus macrotis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine currant | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Saxifragales (Saxifragales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Grossulariaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Ribes | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Ribes alpinum | Pteropus macrotis |
Conservation Status
Alpine currant
LC — Least ConcernBig-eared Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine currant | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine currant
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Big-eared Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Alpine currant
The Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum) is a species in the genus Ribes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Big-eared Flying Fox
The Big-eared Flying Fox (Pteropus macrotis) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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