Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat vs Ward's Trogon

Sturnira nana compared with Harpactes wardi

Key Differences

• Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat is Endangered while Ward's Trogon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Ward's Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Trogonidae
Genus	Sturnira	Harpactes
Species	Sturnira nana	Harpactes wardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat and Ward's Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat

EN — Endangered

Ward's Trogon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Yellow-shouldered Bat	Ward's Trogon
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.

Ward's Trogon

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.