Narrow-headed Vole vs Noctule

Microtus gregalis compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Microtus	Nyctalus
Species	Microtus gregalis	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) 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.