Azores Noctule vs Swamp Beacon

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Mitrula elegans

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Swamp Beacon is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Swamp Beacon
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cenangiaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Mitrula
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Mitrula elegans

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Swamp Beacon

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Swamp Beacon
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.

Swamp Beacon

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

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.