Alcathoe Myotis vs Base-lined Grey

Myotis alcathoe compared with Scoparia basistrigalis

Key Differences

  • Alcathoe Myotis is Endangered while Base-lined Grey is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alcathoe Myotis Base-lined Grey
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Vespertilionidae Crambidae
Genus Myotis Scoparia
Species Myotis alcathoe Scoparia basistrigalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Alcathoe Myotis and Base-lined Grey share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alcathoe Myotis

EN — Endangered

Base-lined Grey

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alcathoe Myotis Base-lined Grey
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alcathoe Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Base-lined Grey

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Alcathoe Myotis

The Alcathoe Myotis (Myotis alcathoe) is a species in the genus Myotis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Base-lined Grey

The Base-lined Grey (Scoparia basistrigalis) is a species in the genus Scoparia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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