Madeiran Pipistrelle vs

Pipistrellus maderensis compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Orbilia
Species	Pipistrellus maderensis	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeiran Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.