Black flying fox vs
Pteropus alecto compared with Staphylococcus arlettae
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) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Pteropus alecto | Staphylococcus arlettae |
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.
Staphylococcus arlettae is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus forming grape-like clusters. It has been isolated from skin surfaces of domestic animals including poultry and goats. This commensal bacterium inhabits the skin and mucosal surfaces of mammals and birds, rarely causing disease but occasionally found in clinical specimens.
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