Noctule vs Rusty Bolete

Nyctalus noctula compared with Boletus ferrugineus

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Rusty Bolete is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Rusty Bolete
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Boletaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Boletus
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Boletus ferrugineus

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Rusty Bolete

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Rusty Bolete
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.

Rusty Bolete

Habitat

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