Fransenfledermaus vs Mutterkorn

Myotis nattereri compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Fransenfledermaus is Critically Endangered while Mutterkorn is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fransenfledermaus	Mutterkorn
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (Fledertiere)	Hypocreales (Krustenkugelpilzartige)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Myotis	Claviceps
Species	Myotis nattereri	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Fransenfledermaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Mutterkorn

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fransenfledermaus	Mutterkorn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Mutterkorn

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden