Apple Canker vs Big-eared Flying Fox
Neonectria ditissima compared with Pteropus macrotis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Apple Canker | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Hypocreales (Hypocreales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Nectriaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Neonectria | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Neonectria ditissima | Pteropus macrotis |
Conservation Status
Apple Canker
LC — Least ConcernBig-eared Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Apple Canker | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Apple Canker
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
Big-eared Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Apple Canker
The Apple Canker (Neonectria ditissima) is a species in the genus Neonectria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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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