Basket Elm vs Big-eared Flying Fox
Ulmus crassifolia compared with Pteropus macrotis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Basket Elm | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Ulmaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Ulmus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Ulmus crassifolia | Pteropus macrotis |
Conservation Status
Basket Elm
LC — Least ConcernBig-eared Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Basket Elm | Big-eared Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Basket Elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Big-eared Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Basket Elm
The Basket Elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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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