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whiskered bat
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species of bats (Chrioptera)
OverviewAI-generated
The whiskered bat, scientifically known as *Myotis mystacinus*, is a species of mammal belonging to the family Vespertilionidae. It is classified within the order Chiroptera, class Mammalia, and phylum Chordata. The species is part of the genus *Myotis* and has been assigned the authority (Kuhl, 1817). Its taxonomic status is accepted, and it is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, a designation recorded in 2016.
This bat has a wingspan of 0.213 and a longest observed lifespan of 24. It is also referred to by the common names Murciélago Ratonero Bigotudo, Murcièlago Ratonero Bigotudo, and Murin à moustaches. The species is referenced by 223 other encyclopedia articles.
Synthesized by Vinony from 21 facts across 4 sources: Wikidata, IUCN Red List, WoRMS, Vinony graph. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.
Species
Least ConcernSpecies
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderChiroptera
- FamilyVespertilionidae
Maximum longevity: 24 years (wild) Observations: In the wild, these animals live on average 3-4 years (Wilfred Schober and Eckard Grimmberger 1997), but one animal has been reported to live 24 years (Wilkinson and South 2002).
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- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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- Myotis mystacinus
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- taxon common name
- brkati netopir
- wingspan
- 0.213
- longest observed lifespan
- 24
- short name
- M. mystacinus
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Encyclopedic overview
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is a small European bat 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.
Taxonomy
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