Davids myotis vs Smooth Newt

Myotis davidii compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Davids myotis	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Myotis	Lissotriton
Species	Myotis davidii	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Davids myotis and Smooth Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Davids myotis

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Davids myotis	Smooth Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Davids myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.