Beach Pea vs Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Lathyrus japonicus compared with Platyrrhinus matapalensis
Key Differences
- Beach Pea is Extinct while Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beach Pea | Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus | Lathyrus | Platyrrhinus |
| Species | Lathyrus japonicus | Platyrrhinus matapalensis |
Conservation Status
Beach Pea
EX — ExtinctMatapalo Broad-nosed Bat
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beach Pea | Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beach Pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Beach Pea
The Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
No description available.
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