Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat vs Star Dapperling

Platyrrhinus matapalensis compared with Lepiota brunneolilacea

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Star Dapperling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Phyllostomidae	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Platyrrhinus	Lepiota
Species	Platyrrhinus matapalensis	Lepiota brunneolilacea

Conservation Status

Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Star Dapperling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Matapalo Broad-nosed Bat	Star Dapperling
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.

Star Dapperling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.