Big-eared Flying Fox vs Blue-striped Spreadwing
Pteropus macrotis compared with Lestes tenuatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared Flying Fox | Blue-striped Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) | Lestidae |
| Genus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) | Lestes |
| Species | Pteropus macrotis | Lestes tenuatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Big-eared Flying Fox and Blue-striped Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Big-eared Flying Fox
LC — Least ConcernBlue-striped Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared Flying Fox | Blue-striped Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blue-striped Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
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.
Blue-striped Spreadwing
The Blue-striped Spreadwing (Lestes tenuatus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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