Black Iris vs Harmless Serotine

Iris nigricans compared with Eptesicus innoxius

Key Differences

• Black Iris is Vulnerable while Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Iris	Harmless Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (प्राणी)	Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum	Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)	Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class	Insecta (कीट)	Mammalia (स्तनधारी)
Order	Mantodea (मैंटिस)	Chiroptera (चमगादड़)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Iris	Eptesicus
Species	Iris nigricans	Eptesicus innoxius

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Iris and Harmless Serotine share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (प्राणी)

Conservation Status

Black Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Iris	Harmless Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Detailed ecological data for this species continues to be documented through ongoing taxonomic and conservation research.