Pygmy Long-eared Bat

Nyctophilus walkeri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The pygmy long-eared bat is a vesper bat, found in the north of the Australian continent. An insectivorous flying hunter, they are one of the tiniest mammals in Australia, weighing only a few grams and one or two inches long.

Fun Fact

The smallest of the genus, they weigh 3 to 7 grams (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is rocky outcrops close to open or flowing water or in dense associated vegetation of Pandanus, Melaleuca, and Livistona woodlands or forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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