Beijing Barbastelle
Barbastella beijingensis
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae
About
The Beijing barbastelle, also known as the Beijing wide-eared bat, is a species of vesper bat endemic to Beijing Municipality, China. The species was discovered by Chinese zoology students in 2001 in caves of Fangshan District in southwestern Beijing and was identified as a distinct species by zoologists Zhang Shuyi, Gareth Jones, Zhang Jingshuo and Han Naijian in 2007.
Fun Fact
The shape of its ear and the frequency of its echolocation calls are distinct from those of its closest relatives, the Asian barbastelle and western barbastelle.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in caves and one abandoned tunnel in Fangshan District, near Yunxiaoling, in a mountainous region with riparian woodland.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance