Dark flying fox vs Montezuma Leopard Frog

Pteropus subniger compared with Lithobates montezumae

Key Differences

• Dark flying fox is Extinct while Montezuma Leopard Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark flying fox	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Ranidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Lithobates
Species	Pteropus subniger	Lithobates montezumae

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark flying fox and Montezuma Leopard Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dark flying fox

EX — Extinct

Montezuma Leopard Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark flying fox	Montezuma Leopard Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Montezuma Leopard Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.