Harlequin Bat vs Plain Nightjar

Scotomanes ornatus compared with Caprimulgus inornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harlequin Bat	Plain Nightjar
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Caprimulgidae
Genus	Scotomanes	Caprimulgus
Species	Scotomanes ornatus	Caprimulgus inornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Harlequin Bat and Plain Nightjar share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Harlequin Bat

LC — Least Concern

Plain Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harlequin Bat	Plain Nightjar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harlequin Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plain Nightjar

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.