Blackedged Shield vs Lombok Flying Fox
Pluteus atromarginatus compared with Pteropus lombocensis
Key Differences
- Blackedged Shield is Vulnerable while Lombok Flying Fox is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackedged Shield | Lombok Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Pluteaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Pluteus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Pluteus atromarginatus | Pteropus lombocensis |
Conservation Status
Blackedged Shield
VU — VulnerableLombok Flying Fox
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackedged Shield | Lombok Flying Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackedged Shield
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Lombok Flying Fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackedged Shield
The Blackedged Shield (Pluteus atromarginatus) is a species in the genus Pluteus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems. Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Lombok Flying Fox
No description available.
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