Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa vs Serotine

Salpingotus kozlovi compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa is Least Concern while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Dipodidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Eptesicus
Species	Salpingotus kozlovi	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kozlov’s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.