Lanza's pipistrelle (Hypsugo lanzai) — Endangered Mammalia

Lanza's pipistrelle

Hypsugo lanzai

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Socotran pipistrelle or Lanza's pipistrelle is an endangered species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to Socotra Island in Yemen, and is the only mammal thought to be endemic to the island.

Fun Fact

It is the largest member of the arabicus-group of Hypsugo (also including H.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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