Azores Noctule vs Scented Webcap

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Cortinarius agathosmus

Key Differences

  • Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Scented Webcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azores Noctule Scented Webcap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Vespertilionidae Cortinariaceae
Genus Nyctalus Cortinarius
Species Nyctalus azoreum Cortinarius agathosmus

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Scented Webcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azores Noctule Scented Webcap
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.

Scented Webcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Scented Webcap

No description available.

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