Azores Noctule vs Tall Thyme-Moss

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Plagiomnium elatum

Key Differences

  • Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Tall Thyme-Moss is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azores Noctule Tall Thyme-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Vespertilionidae Mniaceae
Genus Nyctalus Plagiomnium
Species Nyctalus azoreum Plagiomnium elatum

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Tall Thyme-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azores Noctule Tall Thyme-Moss
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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

No description available.

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