Braune Langohr vs Fransenfledermaus

Plecotus auritus compared with Myotis nattereri

Key Differences

Braune Langohr is Near Threatened while Fransenfledermaus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Braune Langohr	Fransenfledermaus
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 same	Vespertilionidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Plecotus	Myotis
Species	Plecotus auritus	Myotis nattereri

Evolutionary Relationship

Braune Langohr and Fransenfledermaus share a common ancestor at the Family level: Vespertilionidae.

Ansehen Family: Vespertilionidae

Conservation Status

Braune Langohr

NT — Near Threatened

Fransenfledermaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Braune Langohr	Fransenfledermaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Braune Langohr

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Fransenfledermaus

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Braune Langohr

common long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.