Nathusius's Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus nathusii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Nathusius' pipistrelle is a small bat in the genus Pipistrellus. It is very similar to the common pipistrelle and has been overlooked in many areas until recently but it is widely distributed across Europe. It was described by two German naturalists, Alexander Keyserling and Johann Heinrich Blasius, and named by them after Hermann von Nathusius, in gratitude for his support of their research.

Fun Fact

Nathusius's pipistrelles migrate up to 2,000 km between breeding and wintering grounds — the longest migration of any European bat — and individuals weighing just 8 grams have crossed the North Sea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and wetlands

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

5-8 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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