Black Flying Squirrel vs

Aeromys tephromelas compared with Staphylococcus hominis

Key Differences

  • Black Flying Squirrel is Data Deficient while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Flying Squirrel
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Staphylococcales
Family Sciuridae (Squirrels) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Aeromys Staphylococcus
Species Aeromys tephromelas Staphylococcus hominis

Conservation Status

Black Flying Squirrel

DD — Data Deficient

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Flying Squirrel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Flying Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Black Flying Squirrel

The Black Flying Squirrel (Aeromys tephromelas) is a species in the genus Aeromys. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.

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