Azores Noctule vs Spindle Shank

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Gymnopus fusipes

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Spindle Shank is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Spindle Shank
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Omphalotaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Gymnopus
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Gymnopus fusipes

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Spindle Shank

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Spindle Shank
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.

Spindle Shank

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. 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.