Harmless Serotine vs Rye Ergot

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Claviceps purpurea

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Rye Ergot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Rye Ergot
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Sordariomycetes (동충하초강)
Order	Chiroptera (박쥐)	Hypocreales (동충하초목)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Clavicipitaceae
Genus	Eptesicus	Claviceps
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Claviceps purpurea

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Rye Ergot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Rye Ergot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Rye Ergot

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).