Citron vs Egyptian rousette
Citrus medica compared with Rousettus aegyptiacus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Egyptian rousette |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Citrus | Rousettus |
| Species | Citrus medica | Rousettus aegyptiacus |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernEgyptian rousette
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Egyptian rousette |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Egyptian rousette
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Spain.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Egyptian rousette
No description available.
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