Lesser Noctule vs Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen

Nyctalus leisleri compared with Parmotrema stuppeum

Key Differences

• Lesser Noctule is Endangered while Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Noctule	Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Parmeliaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Parmotrema
Species	Nyctalus leisleri	Parmotrema stuppeum

Conservation Status

Lesser Noctule

EN — Endangered

Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Noctule	Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen
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.

Powder-Edged Ruffle Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.