vs Lyles flying fox
Calothrix parasitica compared with Pteropus lylei
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Lyles flying fox is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Lyles flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cyanobacteriia | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Cyanobacteriales | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Nostocaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Calothrix | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Calothrix parasitica | Pteropus lylei |
Conservation Status
Lyles flying fox
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Lyles flying fox | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Sweden.
Lyles flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Calothrix parasitica is a heterocystous cyanobacterium in the family Rivulariaceae, characterized by tapering filaments with a basal heterocyst for nitrogen fixation. It grows epiphytically on other algae, macrophytes, or in biofilms on rocky substrates in freshwater and marine environments. The genus Calothrix is widespread in aquatic and terrestrial habitats where it plays a role in nitrogen input to ecosystems.
Lyles flying fox
No description available.
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