Bastard Cedar vs Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Nyctinomops laticaudatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Coniferophyta (Conifers) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pinopsida (Conifers) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pinales (Pines & Allies) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Cupressaceae | Molossidae |
| Genus | Calocedrus | Nyctinomops |
| Species | Calocedrus decurrens | Nyctinomops laticaudatus |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernBroad-eared Free-tailed Bat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Cedar
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Bastard Cedar
The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat
The Broad-eared Free-tailed Bat (Nyctinomops laticaudatus) is a species in the genus Nyctinomops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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