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Grey Long-eared Bat

Plecotus austriacus

Taxonomy

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

About

The grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) is a fairly large European bat. It has distinctive ears, long and with a distinctive fold. It hunts above woodland, often by day, and mostly for moths. It is extremely similar to the more common brown long-eared bat, and was only distinguished in the 1960s, but has a paler belly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey Long-eared Bat?
The scientific name of Grey Long-eared Bat is Plecotus austriacus.
What is the conservation status of Grey Long-eared Bat?
The Grey Long-eared Bat has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Grey Long-eared Bat belong to?
Grey Long-eared Bat belongs to the genus Plecotus.