Black flying fox vs Himalayan Water Shrew
Pteropus alecto compared with Chimarrogale himalayica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black flying fox | Himalayan Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Chiroptera (morcego) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) | Soricidae |
| Genus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) | Chimarrogale |
| Species | Pteropus alecto | Chimarrogale himalayica |
Evolutionary Relationship
Black flying fox and Himalayan Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
Black flying fox
LC — Least ConcernHimalayan Water Shrew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black flying fox | Himalayan Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black flying fox
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Himalayan Water Shrew
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in Taiwan.
Black flying fox
The Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Himalayan Water Shrew
No description available.
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