Azores Noctule vs Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Nyctalus azoreum compared with Mesoplodon perrini

Key Differences

• Azores Noctule is Vulnerable while Perrin’s Beaked Whale is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azores Noctule	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Chiroptera (박쥐)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Hyperoodontidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Mesoplodon
Species	Nyctalus azoreum	Mesoplodon perrini

Evolutionary Relationship

Azores Noctule and Perrin’s Beaked Whale share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Azores Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azores Noctule	Perrin’s Beaked Whale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azores Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Perrin’s Beaked Whale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Azores Noctule

The Azores Noctule (Nyctalus azoreum) is a species in the genus Nyctalus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.