Algerian Spreadwing vs Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat

Lestes numidicus compared with Platyrrhinus ismaeli

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Lestidae	Phyllostomidae
Genus	Lestes	Platyrrhinus
Species	Lestes numidicus	Platyrrhinus ismaeli

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Ismael's Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.