Breitflügelfledermaus vs Kleiner Fuchs

Eptesicus serotinus compared with Aglais urticae

Key Differences

  • Breitflügelfledermaus is Vulnerable while Kleiner Fuchs is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Breitflügelfledermaus Kleiner Fuchs
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Chordata (Chordatiere) Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class Mammalia (Säugetiere) Insecta (Insekten)
Order Chiroptera (Fledertiere) Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family Vespertilionidae Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus Eptesicus Aglais
Species Eptesicus serotinus Aglais urticae

Evolutionary Relationship

Breitflügelfledermaus and Kleiner Fuchs share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Breitflügelfledermaus

VU — Vulnerable

Kleiner Fuchs

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Breitflügelfledermaus Kleiner Fuchs
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Kleiner Fuchs

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Kleiner Fuchs

small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) 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.

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