Finlayson's Cave Bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) — Least Concern Mammalia

Finlayson's Cave Bat

Vespadelus finlaysoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

Finlayson's cave bat is a species of vesper bat found only in Australia.

Fun Fact

The description of Vespadelus finlaysoni was first published in 1987, separated as a new species in a revision of the genus Eptesicus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur inland from the coast in the west, across the arid interior to tropical grasslands at Cape York Peninsula.

Diet

Prey on this bat.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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