Dark flying fox vs Algerischer Igel

Pteropus subniger compared with Atelerix algirus

Key Differences

• Dark flying fox is Extinct while Algerischer Igel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark flying fox	Algerischer Igel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Erinaceidae
Genus	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)	Atelerix
Species	Pteropus subniger	Atelerix algirus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark flying fox and Algerischer Igel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Dark flying fox

EX — Extinct

Algerischer Igel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark flying fox	Algerischer Igel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerischer Igel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across France, Malta, and Spain.