Lesser Large-footed Myotis vs Rounded Earthstar

Myotis hasseltii compared with Geastrum saccatum

Key Differences

• Lesser Large-footed Myotis is Least Concern while Rounded Earthstar is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Large-footed Myotis	Rounded Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Geastraceae
Genus	Myotis	Geastrum
Species	Myotis hasseltii	Geastrum saccatum

Conservation Status

Lesser Large-footed Myotis

LC — Least Concern

Rounded Earthstar

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Large-footed Myotis	Rounded Earthstar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Large-footed Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rounded Earthstar

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.