Japanese Noctule vs Spotted Salamander

Nyctalus furvus compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Ambystoma
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Spotted Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.