Noctule vs Red Serow

Nyctalus noctula compared with Capricornis rubidus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Red Serow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Nyctalus	Capricornis
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Capricornis rubidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Noctule and Red Serow share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Red Serow

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Red Serow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Red Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.