Dark flying fox vs Polka-dot Treefrog

Pteropus subniger compared with Boana punctata

Key Differences

• Dark flying fox is Extinct while Polka-dot Treefrog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark flying fox	Polka-dot Treefrog
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)	Hylidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Boana
Species	Pteropus subniger	Boana punctata

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark flying fox and Polka-dot Treefrog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dark flying fox

EX — Extinct

Polka-dot Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark flying fox	Polka-dot Treefrog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Polka-dot Treefrog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.