Lesser Noctule vs

Nyctalus leisleri compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Lesser Noctule is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Noctule
Kingdom	Animalia (животные)	Fungi (грибы)
Phylum	Chordata (хордовые)	Ascomycota (аскомицеты)
Class	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Chiroptera (рукокрылые)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Orbilia
Species	Nyctalus leisleri	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Lesser Noctule

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden