Whiskered Bat

Myotis mystacinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The whiskered bat is a small European bat with long fur. Although uncommon, M. mystacinus is often found around human habitation and around water; it is similar to Brandt's bat, from which it was distinguished as a separate species only in 1970.

Fun Fact

mystacinus for echolocation are 34–102 kHz, have most energy at 53 kHz, and have an average duration of 3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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