Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Philippine Duck

Sturnira nana compared with Anas luzonica

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while Philippine Duck is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Philippine Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Anatidae
Genus	Sturnira	Anas
Species	Sturnira nana	Anas luzonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Philippine Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Philippine Duck

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Philippine Duck
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.

Philippine Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Philippine Duck

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) 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.