Moche Big-eared Brown Bat

Histiotus mochica

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Moche big-eared brown bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to coastal Peru. It is notable for its likely depiction in Moche ceramics over a millennium prior to its discovery to Western science in 2012 and scientific description in 2021.

Fun Fact

It can be distinguished from other members of the genus Histiotus by its unique ears as well as its uniform brown pelage, in contrast to the multicolored pelage of other Histiotus species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to the Peruvian desert, alongside several other bat species uniquely adapted to the harsh and arid habitat.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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