Alpine currant vs Hairy-legged Vampire Bat
Ribes alpinum compared with Diphylla ecaudata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine currant | Hairy-legged Vampire Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Saxifragales (Saxifragales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Grossulariaceae | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus | Ribes | Diphylla |
| Species | Ribes alpinum | Diphylla ecaudata |
Conservation Status
Alpine currant
LC — Least ConcernHairy-legged Vampire Bat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine currant | Hairy-legged Vampire Bat |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Hairy-legged Vampire Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
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).
Hairy-legged Vampire Bat
No description available.
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