Allen's Big-eared Bat vs alpine sedge
Idionycteris phyllotis compared with Carex media
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Allen's Big-eared Bat | alpine sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Chiroptera (Bats) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Vespertilionidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Idionycteris | Carex |
| Species | Idionycteris phyllotis | Carex media |
Conservation Status
Allen's Big-eared Bat
LC — Least Concernalpine sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Allen's Big-eared Bat | alpine sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Allen's Big-eared Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
alpine sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Allen's Big-eared Bat
The Allen's Big-eared Bat (Idionycteris phyllotis) is a species in the genus Idionycteris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
alpine sedge
The Alpine sedge (Carex media) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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