Ashen Desert Bat

Otonycteris leucophaea

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The Turkestani long-eared bat is a species of bat found in Asia. Though it was initially described in 1873 as a species, for many years it was considered synonymous with the desert long-eared bat, Otonycteris hemprichii. Recently, it was recognized as a distinct species once again.

Fun Fact

Members of the genus Otonycteris are the largest vesper bats in their geographic range.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey items include scorpions, spiders, beetles, cockroaches and termites, grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids, and camel spiders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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