Black flying fox vs
Pteropus alecto compared with Sphingobium olei
Key Differences
- Black flying fox is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Pteropus alecto | Sphingobium olei |
Conservation Status
Black flying fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Sphingobium olei is a Gram-negative aerobic rod with the ability to degrade oil-related hydrocarbons, as its species name suggests. It has been isolated from oil-contaminated soils and environments. This bacterium participates in the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon pollution in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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