Greater Long-eared Bat
Scientific name: Nyctophilus timoriensis
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Greater Long-eared Bat
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© Australian Museum
Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Nyctophilus
- Species
- timoriensis
- Family
- Vespertilionidae
- Order
- Chiroptera
- Subclass
- Eutheria
- Subphylum
- Vertebrata
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Kingdom
- Animalia
Introduction
The Greater Long-eared Bat is the largest species of Long-eared Bat.
Habitat
Greater Long-eared Bats roost in hollows in old trees, and under loose bark.
Distribution
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
Feeding and diet
Greater Long-eared Bats possibly feed on moths and beetles.
Economic impacts
Greater Long-eared Bats are vulnerable to loss of tree hollows and loss of feeding grounds by forestry activities, clearing for agriculture and land degradation.
