Azores Noctule vs marbled electric ray

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Torpedo marmorata

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while marbled electric ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	marbled electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Torpedinidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Torpedo
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Torpedo marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Azores Noctule and marbled electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

marbled electric ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	marbled electric ray
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.

marbled electric ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.