European Free-tailed Bat
Tadarida teniotis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Molossidae
About
The European free-tailed bat is a species of free-tailed bat found in the Old World. Other common names include the bulldog bat and the mastiff bat because of the presence of wrinkling on the snout. This bat is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and in scattered locations across Asia at altitudes from sea level to 3100 m. The range of distribution is from the Canary Islands and Madeira through the whole Mediterranean area, Asia Minor, the Caucasus and the Middle East. In the north to southern France, southern Germany, Switzerland, Croatia and Bulgaria. It was reported from Korea in 1931, but has not been sighted on the Korean Peninsula since then. Populations in Japan, Taiwan and Korea are now considered to be a separate species Tadarida insignis.
Fun Fact
Other common names include the bulldog bat and the mastiff bat because of the presence of wrinkling on the snout.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on insects caught in flight and seldom needs to drink.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance