Azores Noctule vs Catkin Yew

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Amentotaxus argotaenia

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Catkin Yew is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Catkin Yew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Taxaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Amentotaxus
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Amentotaxus argotaenia

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Catkin Yew

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Catkin Yew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azores Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Catkin Yew

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Azores Noctule

The Azores Noctule (Nyctalus azoreum) is a species in the genus Nyctalus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Catkin Yew

The Catkin Yew (Amentotaxus argotaenia) is a species in the genus Amentotaxus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.