Black flying fox vs Cep
Pteropus alecto compared with Boletus edulis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black flying fox | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) | Boletaceae |
| Genus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) | Boletus |
| Species | Pteropus alecto | Boletus edulis |
Conservation Status
Black flying fox
LC — Least ConcernCep
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black flying fox | Cep |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Cep
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
Black flying fox
The Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto) 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.
Cep
The Cep (Boletus edulis) is a species in the genus Boletus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to ['Belgium', 'Brazil', 'Denmark', 'Norway', 'Portugal'].
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