Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat vs Serotine

Platyrrhinus matapalensis compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat is Near Threatened while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Chiroptera (Bats)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Platyrrhinus	Eptesicus
Species	Platyrrhinus matapalensis	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Order level: Chiroptera. (Bats)

Conservation Status

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.