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Bechsteinfledermaus

Myotis bechsteinii

Endangered

About

The Bechsteins bat (Myotis bechsteinii) is a species in the genus Myotis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Myotis bechsteinii.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Chiroptera (Fledertiere)

Species

Myotis bechsteinii (Bechsteinfledermaus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murcièlago ratonero forestal

French vespertilion de bechstein

German Bechsteinfledermaus

Similar Species in Myotis

Fransenfledermaus

Myotis nattereri

Critically Endangered

Grosse Bartfledermaus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bechsteinfledermaus?

The scientific name of Bechsteinfledermaus is Myotis bechsteinii. It belongs to the genus Myotis.

What is the conservation status of Bechsteinfledermaus?

Bechsteinfledermaus (Myotis bechsteinii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bechsteinfledermaus live?

Bechsteinfledermaus is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Bechsteinfledermaus belong to?

Bechsteinfledermaus (Myotis bechsteinii) belongs to the genus Myotis, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespertilionidae.

Is Bechsteinfledermaus endangered?

Yes, Bechsteinfledermaus (Myotis bechsteinii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bechsteinfledermaus belong to?

Bechsteinfledermaus (Myotis bechsteinii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Bechsteinfledermaus?

The closest relatives of Bechsteinfledermaus in the genus Myotis include Fransenfledermaus, Grosse Bartfledermaus, Grosses Mausohr, Kleines Mausohr, Langfußfledermaus.