Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Phoebus Parnassian

Sturnira nana compared with Parnassius phoebus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Phoebus Parnassian
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Papilionidae
Genus	Sturnira	Parnassius
Species	Sturnira nana	Parnassius phoebus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Phoebus Parnassian share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Phoebus Parnassian

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Phoebus Parnassian
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.

Phoebus Parnassian

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.