Geoffroy's Bat (Myotis emarginatus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Geoffroy's Bat

Myotis emarginatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Geoffroy's bat, also known as the notch-eared bat, is a species of vesper bat.

Fun Fact

Geoffroy's bats in southern Belgium feed primarily on blood-feeding muscid flies, primarily the stable fly and the face fly, which collectively made up up to 72% of their diet in some areas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on a diversity of arthropods during the beginning of the breeding season, with flies making up the largest grouping of prey.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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