Azores Noctule vs oval-headed sedge

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Carex microptera

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while oval-headed sedge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	oval-headed sedge
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cyperaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Carex
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Carex microptera

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

oval-headed sedge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	oval-headed sedge
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.

oval-headed sedge

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.