Ankle Thorn vs Black flying fox
Vachellia robusta compared with Pteropus alecto
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ankle Thorn | Black 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 | Vachellia | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Vachellia robusta | Pteropus alecto |
Conservation Status
Ankle Thorn
LC — Least ConcernBlack flying fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ankle Thorn | Black flying fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ankle Thorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in India.
Black flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Ankle Thorn
The Ankle Thorn (Vachellia robusta) is a species in the genus Vachellia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Black flying fox
The Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto) 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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