350 observationsLeast Concern
Whiskered Bat
Myotis mystacinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Chiroptera βΊFamily: Vespertilionidae βΊGenus: Myotis
About
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) and related species, are small European bats with long fur. Although uncommon, M. mystacinus is often found around human habitation and around water; it is similar to Brandt's bat Myotis brandtii, from which it was distinguished as a separate species only in 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Whiskered Bat is Myotis mystacinus.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the order Chiroptera.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the family Vespertilionidae.
- Whiskered Bat belongs to the genus Myotis.