Big Brown Bat

Eptesicus fuscus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The big brown bat is a species of vesper bat distributed widely throughout North America, the Caribbean, and the northern portion of South America. It was first described as a species in 1796. Compared to other microbats, the big brown bat is relatively large, weighing 15–26 g (0.53–0.92 oz) and possessing a wingspan of 32.5–35 cm (12.8–13.8 in).

Fun Fact

Big brown bats infrequently test positive for the rabies virus; of the 8,273 individuals submitted for testing across the United States in 2011, 314 (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and urban areas

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

10-19 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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