Allen's Big-eared Bat vs Aquatic Sedge
Idionycteris phyllotis compared with Carex aquatilis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Allen's Big-eared Bat | Aquatic 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 aquatilis |
Conservation Status
Allen's Big-eared Bat
LC — Least ConcernAquatic Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Allen's Big-eared Bat | Aquatic Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Allen's Big-eared Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Aquatic Sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Aquatic Sedge
The Aquatic Sedge (Carex aquatilis) 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.
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