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Brandt's bat

Myotis brandtii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Myotis

About

Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found throughout most of Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its extreme life expectancy relative to its body size, approximately twice that of humans. The Brandt's bat holds the record for oldest bat recorded; in 2005, a bat was discovered in a cave in Siberia that had been banded in 1964, making the bat at least 41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brandt's bat?
The scientific name of Brandt's bat is Myotis brandtii.
What kingdom does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Brandt's bat belong to?
Brandt's bat belongs to the genus Myotis.