Kleiner Abendsegler vs Rotfuchs

Nyctalus leisleri compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Kleiner Abendsegler is Endangered while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kleiner Abendsegler	Rotfuchs
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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Nyctalus	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Nyctalus leisleri	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Kleiner Abendsegler and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kleiner Abendsegler

EN — Endangered

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kleiner Abendsegler	Rotfuchs
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kleiner Abendsegler

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden