Azores Noctule vs Fringed Candleflame Lichen

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Candelaria fibrosa

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Fringed Candleflame Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Fringed Candleflame Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Candelariomycetes (Candelariomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Candelariales (Candelariales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Candelariaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Candelaria
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Candelaria fibrosa

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Fringed Candleflame Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Fringed Candleflame Lichen
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.

Fringed Candleflame Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.

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.