Noctule vs Rough-backed Frog

Nyctalus noctula compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Rough-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Rough-backed Frog
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	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Limnonectes
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Noctule and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Rough-backed Frog
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.

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

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

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.