Broad-muzzled Bat vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Submyotodon latirostris compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Broad-muzzled Bat is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-muzzled Bat	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Submyotodon	Mustela
Species	Submyotodon latirostris	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-muzzled Bat and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Broad-muzzled Bat

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-muzzled Bat	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-muzzled Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Broad-muzzled Bat

The Broad-Muzzled Bat (Submyotodon latirostris) is a species in the genus Submyotodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) 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.