1,844 observationsLeast Concern
Eurasian Serotine
Cnephaeus serotinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Chiroptera ›Family: Vespertilionidae ›Genus: Cnephaeus
About
The serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus), also known as the common serotine bat, big brown bat, or silky bat, is a fairly large Eurasian bat with quite large ears. It has a wingspan of around 37 cm (15 in) and often hunts in woodland. It sometimes roosts in buildings, hanging upside down, in small groups or individually. The name serotine is derived from the Latin serotinus, which means 'evening', while the generic name derives from Greek ἔπιεν and οίκος,
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eurasian Serotine is Cnephaeus serotinus.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Eurasian Serotine belongs to the genus Cnephaeus.