Japanese Noctule vs Seram Swiftlet

Nyctalus furvus compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Apodidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Aerodramus
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Noctule and Seram Swiftlet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Seram Swiftlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.