Banks Flying Fox vs

Pteropus fundatus compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

  • Banks Flying Fox is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Banks Flying Fox
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Staphylococcales
Family Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Pteropus (Flying Foxes) Staphylococcus
Species Pteropus fundatus Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Banks Flying Fox

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Banks Flying Fox
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Banks Flying Fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Banks Flying Fox

The Banks Flying Fox (Pteropus fundatus) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.

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