Noctule vs Shield Pinkgill

Nyctalus noctula compared with Entoloma clypeatum

Key Differences

  • Noctule is Vulnerable while Shield Pinkgill is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Noctule Shield Pinkgill
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Vespertilionidae Entolomataceae
Genus Nyctalus Entoloma
Species Nyctalus noctula Entoloma clypeatum

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Shield Pinkgill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Noctule Shield Pinkgill
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.

Shield Pinkgill

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Shield Pinkgill

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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