Canary Big-eared Bat vs

Plecotus teneriffae compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Canary Big-eared Bat is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canary Big-eared Bat
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Plecotus	Orbilia
Species	Plecotus teneriffae	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Canary Big-eared Bat

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canary Big-eared Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canary Big-eared Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Canary Big-eared Bat

The Canary Big-eared Bat (Plecotus teneriffae) is a species in the genus Plecotus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.