🌿Native Nature

Savi's Pipistrelle

Hypsugo savii

Taxonomy

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

About

Savi's pipistrelle (Hypsugo savii sometimes classified as Pipistrellus savii) is a species of vesper bat found across North West Africa, the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It feeds at night on flying insects. In the summer it roosts under bark, in holes in trees, in old buildings and in rock crevices but in winter it prefers roosts where the temperature is more even such as caves, underground vaults and deep rock cracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Savi's Pipistrelle?
The scientific name of Savi's Pipistrelle is Hypsugo savii.
What is the conservation status of Savi's Pipistrelle?
The Savi's Pipistrelle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the order Chiroptera.
What family does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
What genus does Savi's Pipistrelle belong to?
Savi's Pipistrelle belongs to the genus Hypsugo.