Eastern Red Bat

Lasiurus borealis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The eastern red bat is a species of microbat in the family Vespertilionidae. Eastern red bats are widespread across eastern North America, with additional records in Bermuda.

Fun Fact

Eastern red bats are one of the few bat species that regularly roost in foliage rather than caves, and their reddish fur provides excellent camouflage among autumn leaves.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

5-12 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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