Schreibers' Bent-winged Bat
Miniopterus schreibersii
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Chiroptera · Miniopteridae
About
The common bent-wing bat, also known as the Schreibers's long-fingered bat or Schreibers's bat, is a species of insectivorous bat. They appear to have dispersed from a subtropical origin and distributed throughout the southern Palearctic, Ethiopic, Oriental, and Australian regions. In Europe, it is present in the southern half on the continent from Iberia to the Caucasus, with the largest populations found in the warmer Mediterranean area. The common and scientific names honor Carl Franz Anton Ritter von Schreibers.
Fun Fact
Schreibers' bent-winged bats have unusually long third finger bones that fold forward in flight, giving the wing a distinctive bent shape and making them among the fastest bats, clocked at over 55 km/h.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Caves and forests
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
10-16 years
Threats
- Wildfire
- Poaching
- Habitat Fragmentation