Noctule vs Sinaloa Toad

Nyctalus noctula compared with Incilius mazatlanensis

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Sinaloa Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Sinaloa Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Incilius
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Incilius mazatlanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Noctule and Sinaloa Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Sinaloa Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Sinaloa Toad
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.

Sinaloa Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.