Davids myotis vs Surf Scoter

Myotis davidii compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Davids myotis is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Davids myotis	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	Myotis	Melanitta
Species	Myotis davidii	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Davids myotis

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Davids myotis	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Davids myotis

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).