Greater Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis myotis) — Least Concern Mammalia

Greater Mouse-eared Bat

Myotis myotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The greater mouse-eared bat is a European species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae.

Fun Fact

Greater mouse-eared bats listen for the footsteps of ground beetles walking on leaf litter — they are among the only bats that hunt primarily by passive listening rather than echolocation.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and caves

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

  • Deforestation
  • Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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