Lesser Noctule vs Mutschmann’s Frog

Nyctalus leisleri compared with Odorrana mutschmanni

Key Differences

• Lesser Noctule is Endangered while Mutschmann’s Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Noctule	Mutschmann’s Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Ranidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Odorrana
Species	Nyctalus leisleri	Odorrana mutschmanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Noctule and Mutschmann’s Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Noctule

EN — Endangered

Mutschmann’s Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Noctule	Mutschmann’s Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Mutschmann’s Frog

Habitat

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