Japanese Noctule vs Square-tailed Nightjar

Nyctalus furvus compared with Caprimulgus fossii

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Square-tailed Nightjar is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	Square-tailed 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	Nyctalus	Caprimulgus
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Caprimulgus fossii

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Noctule and Square-tailed Nightjar share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Square-tailed Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Square-tailed Nightjar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Square-tailed Nightjar

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.