Azores Noctule vs D´Orbigny’s Toad

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Rhinella dorbignyi

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while D´Orbigny’s Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	D´Orbigny’s Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Rhinella
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Rhinella dorbignyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Azores Noctule and D´Orbigny’s Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

D´Orbigny’s Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	D´Orbigny’s Toad
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.

D´Orbigny’s Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.