Carnation Earthfan vs Jamaican fruit bat
Thelephora caryophyllea compared with Artibeus jamaicensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carnation Earthfan | Jamaican fruit bat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Thelephorales (Thelephorales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Thelephoraceae | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus | Thelephora | Artibeus |
| Species | Thelephora caryophyllea | Artibeus jamaicensis |
Conservation Status
Carnation Earthfan
LC — Least ConcernJamaican fruit bat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carnation Earthfan | Jamaican fruit bat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Carnation Earthfan
Habitat
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Jamaican fruit bat
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in Colombia.
Carnation Earthfan
The Carnation Earthfan (Thelephora caryophyllea) is a species in the genus Thelephora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Jamaican fruit bat
No description available.
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