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serotine bat
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species of mammal
OverviewAI-generated
The serotine bat, scientifically named *Eptesicus serotinus*, is a species of mammal belonging to the order Chiroptera and the family Vespertilionidae. Its taxonomic authority is Schreber, 1774, and it is classified under the phylum Chordata and class Mammalia. The species has a wingspan of 0.341 and is also referred to by the short name C. serotinus. Other common names include Murciélago Hortelano, MURCIÉLAGO HORTELANO, and Grande Sérotine.
The serotine bat is found in the Nanling Mountains. Its IUCN conservation status is Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2008, while its regional conservation status is Near Threatened. In the wild, the maximum longevity for this species is 19 years.
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Species
Least ConcernSerotine bat
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderChiroptera
- FamilyVespertilionidae
Maximum longevity: 19 years (wild)
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Encyclopedic overview
The serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus), also known as the common serotine bat, big brown bat, or silky bat, is a considerably large Eurasian bat with large ears. It has a wingspan of around 37 cm (15 in) and often hunts in woodland. It sometimes roosts in buildings, hanging upside down, in small groups or individually. The name serotine is derived from the Latin serotinus, which means 'evening', while the generic name derives from Greek ἔπιεν and οίκος, which means 'house flyer'.
Taxonomy
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