Atherton antechinus vs daubentons bat

Antechinus godmani compared with Myotis daubentonii

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while daubentons bat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus daubentons bat
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Dasyuridae Vespertilionidae
Genus Antechinus Myotis
Species Antechinus godmani Myotis daubentonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and daubentons bat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

daubentons bat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus daubentons bat
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

daubentons bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

daubentons bat

daubentons bat (Myotis daubentonii) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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