false serotine bat

Hesperoptenus doriae

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The false serotine bat is a species of vesper bat. It is found only in Malaysia.

Fun Fact

It uses echolocation to navigate its surroundings and to locate its prey.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, in primary forest and caves between 500 and 1,500 metres above sea level.

Diet

Feeds on small insects above rivers and in open spaces in the rainforest, such as around tree falls.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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