Dune Squeaker vs Madeiran Pipistrelle

Arthroleptis stenodactylus compared with Pipistrellus maderensis

Key Differences

• Dune Squeaker is Least Concern while Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dune Squeaker	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Arthroleptidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Arthroleptis	Pipistrellus
Species	Arthroleptis stenodactylus	Pipistrellus maderensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dune Squeaker and Madeiran Pipistrelle share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dune Squeaker	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

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

Madeiran Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.