Botta's Serotine vs Surf Scoter

Eptesicus bottae compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Botta's Serotine is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Botta's Serotine	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Anatidae
Genus	Eptesicus	Melanitta
Species	Eptesicus bottae	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Botta's Serotine and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Botta's Serotine

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Botta's Serotine	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Botta's Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

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

Botta's Serotine

The Botta's Serotine (Eptesicus bottae) is a species in the genus Eptesicus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.