Schwarzkappen-Flughund vs Breitflügelfledermaus

Chironax melanocephalus compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Schwarzkappen-Flughund is Least Concern while Breitflügelfledermaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwarzkappen-Flughund	Breitflügelfledermaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)
Family	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Chironax	Eptesicus
Species	Chironax melanocephalus	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzkappen-Flughund and Breitflügelfledermaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Chiroptera. (Fledertiere)

Conservation Status

Schwarzkappen-Flughund

LC — Least Concern

Breitflügelfledermaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwarzkappen-Flughund	Breitflügelfledermaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzkappen-Flughund

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Breitflügelfledermaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Schwarzkappen-Flughund

The Black-capped Fruit Bat (Chironax melanocephalus) is a species in the genus Chironax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Breitflügelfledermaus

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) 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.