Achallo vs common long-eared bat

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Plecotus auritus

Key Differences

  • Achallo is Least Concern while common long-eared bat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achallo common long-eared bat
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Cricetidae Vespertilionidae
Genus Chinchillula Plecotus
Species Chinchillula sahamae Plecotus auritus

Evolutionary Relationship

Achallo and common long-eared bat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Achallo

LC — Least Concern

common long-eared bat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achallo common long-eared bat
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achallo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common long-eared bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Achallo

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common long-eared bat

common long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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