Lesser Large-footed Myotis vs Fransenfledermaus

Myotis hasseltii compared with Myotis nattereri

Key Differences

• Lesser Large-footed Myotis is Least Concern while Fransenfledermaus is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Large-footed Myotis	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 same	Myotis	Myotis
Species	Myotis hasseltii	Myotis nattereri

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Large-footed Myotis and Fransenfledermaus share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Myotis.

Conservation Status

Lesser Large-footed Myotis

LC — Least Concern

Fransenfledermaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Large-footed Myotis	Fransenfledermaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Large-footed Myotis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.