Japanese Noctule vs Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Nyctalus furvus compared with Platyrrhinus matapalensis

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Chiroptera (Bats)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Phyllostomidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Platyrrhinus
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Platyrrhinus matapalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Noctule and Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Chiroptera. (Bats)

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.