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bechsteins bat

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.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Myotis bechsteinii (bechsteins bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Murcièlago ratonero forestal

French vespertilion de bechstein

German Bechsteinfledermaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bechsteins bat?

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

What is the conservation status of bechsteins bat?

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

Where does bechsteins bat live?

bechsteins bat 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 bechsteins bat belong to?

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

Is bechsteins bat endangered?

Yes, bechsteins bat (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 bechsteins bat belong to?

bechsteins bat (Myotis bechsteinii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bechsteins bat?

The closest relatives of bechsteins bat in the genus Myotis include Alcathoe Myotis, Armien's Myotis, Big-footed Myotis, Black Myotis, Black-winged Myotis.