Amur Brown Lemming vs Noctule

Lemmus amurensis compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Amur Brown Lemming is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amur Brown Lemming	Noctule
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	Lemmus	Nyctalus
Species	Lemmus amurensis	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Amur Brown Lemming and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Amur Brown Lemming

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amur Brown Lemming	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amur Brown Lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Amur Brown Lemming

The Amur Brown Lemming (Lemmus amurensis) is a species in the genus Lemmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.