Daubenton's Bat

Myotis daubentonii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Daubenton's bat or Daubenton's myotis is a Eurasian bat with rather short ears. It occurs across Eurasia, from Ireland in the west to Hokkaido in the east, and is believed to be increasing its numbers in many areas of its range.

Fun Fact

Daubenton's bats hunt by 'trawling' — they fly just centimetres above calm water surfaces and scoop up insects (and occasionally small fish) with their oversized feet.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Rivers and lakes

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

5-22 years

Threats

Water Pollution
Invasive Aquatic Species

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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