Madeiran Pipistrelle vs Redbelly Toad

Pipistrellus maderensis compared with Melanophryniscus langonei

Key Differences

• Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable while Redbelly Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Redbelly Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Bufonidae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Melanophryniscus
Species	Pipistrellus maderensis	Melanophryniscus langonei

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeiran Pipistrelle and Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

Redbelly Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeiran Pipistrelle	Redbelly Toad
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.

Redbelly Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.