Noctule vs Scrub Hare

Nyctalus noctula compared with Lepus saxatilis

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Scrub Hare is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Scrub Hare
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus	Nyctalus	Lepus
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Lepus saxatilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Scrub Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Scrub Hare
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.

Scrub Hare

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.