Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs

Sturnira nana compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Sturnira	Orbilia
Species	Sturnira nana	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.