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Brown long-eared bat

Plecotus auritus

Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus)Common

Photo: Fourrure from France · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mammalinsectivore

The brown big-eared bat is a small insect-eating bat found across Eurasia. Known for its unusually long ears, which can reach up to 3.9 cm, it stands out among other bat species. It flies slower than many of its relatives, making it easier to spot in flight.

  • Its ears are nearly as long as its body, measuring 3.3–3.9 cm.
  • It has a body length of 4.5–4.8 cm and a tail of 4.1–4.6 cm.
  • It flies slower compared to most other bat species.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Plecotus auritus
Habitat
Forest, Cave
Regions in this directory
Europe, Asia
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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