Whiskered bat
Myotis mystacinus
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Mammalinsectivore
The whiskered bat is a small, furry bat found across Europe. It often lives near people and water, and was only recognized as a different species from Brandt's bat in 1970.
- Has long, soft fur covering its body.
- Frequently spotted near human settlements and water sources.
- Identified as a distinct species from Brandt's bat in 1970.
ForestUrbanWetlandEurope
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Myotis mystacinus
- Habitat
- Forest, Urban, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- Europe
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
