Japanese Noctule vs Breitflügelfledermaus

Nyctalus furvus compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Breitflügelfledermaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	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 same	Vespertilionidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Eptesicus
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Noctule and Breitflügelfledermaus share a common ancestor at the Family level: Vespertilionidae.

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Breitflügelfledermaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Breitflügelfledermaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

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.

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.