Chinese Noctule vs Serotine

Nyctalus plancyi compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Chinese Noctule is Least Concern while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Noctule	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Chiroptera (Bats)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family same	Vespertilionidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Eptesicus
Species	Nyctalus plancyi	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Noctule and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Family level: Vespertilionidae.

Conservation Status

Chinese Noctule

LC — Least Concern

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Noctule	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Chinese Noctule

The Chinese Noctule (Nyctalus plancyi) is a species in the genus Nyctalus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.