Dusky catshark vs Noctule

Bythaelurus incanus compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Dusky catshark is Data Deficient while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky catshark	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Bythaelurus	Nyctalus
Species	Bythaelurus incanus	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky catshark and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky catshark

DD — Data Deficient

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky catshark	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) 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.