Azores Noctule vs False Parasol

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Chlorophyllum molybdites

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while False Parasol is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	False Parasol
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Nyctalus	Chlorophyllum
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Chlorophyllum molybdites

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

False Parasol

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	False Parasol
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.

False Parasol

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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.