Gamboa worm salamander vs Noctule

Oedipina complex compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Gamboa worm salamander is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gamboa worm salamander	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Plethodontidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Oedipina	Nyctalus
Species	Oedipina complex	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Gamboa worm salamander and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gamboa worm salamander

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gamboa worm salamander	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gamboa worm salamander

Habitat

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

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.