Kuhl's pipistrelle

Pipistrellus kuhlii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Kuhl's pipistrelle is a species of vesper bat that occurs in large areas of North Africa, Southern Europe and West Asia. It lives in temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Fun Fact

To attract females, males will emit mating calls distinct from the normal echolocation calls, often in large groups.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in a variety of habitats, including commonly in urban areas.

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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