Azores Noctule vs Oriental firebelly toad

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Bombina orientalis

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Oriental firebelly toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Oriental firebelly 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	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Nyctalus	Bombina
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Bombina orientalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Azores Noctule and Oriental firebelly toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Oriental firebelly toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Oriental firebelly 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.

Oriental firebelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.