Western red bat

Lasiurus frantzii

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The western red bat or desert red bat is a species of microbat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in western North America and Central America.

Fun Fact

The common name implies that the desert red bat lives in the desert, but they actually hibernate under leaves in forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the desert, but they actually hibernate under leaves in forests.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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