vs Natterer's Bat

Lysobacter gummosus compared with Myotis nattereri

Key Differences

  • is Not Evaluated while Natterer's Bat is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Natterer's Bat
Kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) Chiroptera (Bats)
Family Xanthomonadaceae Vespertilionidae
Genus Lysobacter Myotis
Species Lysobacter gummosus Myotis nattereri

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Natterer's Bat

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Natterer's Bat
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Natterer's Bat

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lysobacter gummosus is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium known for producing extracellular gummy polysaccharides that give colonies a characteristic sticky appearance. It inhabits aquatic and terrestrial environments including river sediments and soils. This chemoheterotroph feeds on organic matter and other microorganisms in its environment.

Natterer's Bat

No description available.

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