Broad-muzzled Bat vs Surf Scoter

Submyotodon latirostris compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Broad-muzzled Bat is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-muzzled Bat	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	Submyotodon	Melanitta
Species	Submyotodon latirostris	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-muzzled Bat and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad-muzzled Bat

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-muzzled Bat	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-muzzled Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

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

Range

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

Broad-muzzled Bat

The Broad-Muzzled Bat (Submyotodon latirostris) is a species in the genus Submyotodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.