noctule, noctule commun vs campagnol souterrain

Nyctalus noctula compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• noctule, noctule commun is Vulnerable while campagnol souterrain is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	noctule, noctule commun	campagnol souterrain
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Microtus
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

noctule, noctule commun and campagnol souterrain share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

noctule, noctule commun

VU — Vulnerable

campagnol souterrain

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	noctule, noctule commun	campagnol souterrain
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

noctule, noctule commun

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

campagnol souterrain

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

noctule, noctule commun

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium