Oreillard des Alpes vs

Plecotus macrobullaris compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

  • Oreillard des Alpes is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Oreillard des Alpes
Kingdom Animalia (animal) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mammifères) Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family Vespertilionidae Orbiliaceae
Genus Plecotus Orbilia
Species Plecotus macrobullaris Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Oreillard des Alpes

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Oreillard des Alpes
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Oreillard des Alpes

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Oreillard des Alpes

The Alpine Long-eared Bat (Plecotus macrobullaris) is a species in the genus Plecotus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

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