Noctule vs Yellowbelly toad

Nyctalus noctula compared with Bombina variegata

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Yellowbelly toad is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Yellowbelly 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	Bombinatoridae
Genus	Nyctalus	Bombina
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Bombina variegata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Yellowbelly toad

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Yellowbelly 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.

Yellowbelly toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇺🇦 Ukraine