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grey long-eared bat

Plecotus austriacus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Species

Plecotus austriacus (grey long-eared bat)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Orejudo Gris

French oreillard gris, oreillard méridional

German Graues Langohr

Russian Серый ушан

Similar Species in Plecotus

Alpine Long-eared Bat

Plecotus macrobullaris

Least Concern

Kolombatovic's Long-eared Bat

Plecotus kolombatovici

Least Concern

Ognev's Long-eared Bat

Plecotus ognevi

Least Concern

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common long-eared bat

Plecotus auritus

Near Threatened

Japanese Long-eared Bat

Plecotus sacrimontis

Least Concern

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Sardinian Long-eared Bat

Taiwan Long-eared Bat

Plecotus taivanus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grey long-eared bat?

The scientific name of grey long-eared bat is Plecotus austriacus. It belongs to the genus Plecotus.

What is the conservation status of grey long-eared bat?

grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grey long-eared bat live?

grey long-eared bat is found in Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does grey long-eared bat belong to?

grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) belongs to the genus Plecotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Vespertilionidae.

Is grey long-eared bat endangered?

Yes, grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does grey long-eared bat belong to?

grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of grey long-eared bat?

The closest relatives of grey long-eared bat in the genus Plecotus include Alpine Long-eared Bat, Kolombatovic's Long-eared Bat, Ognev's Long-eared Bat, common long-eared bat, Japanese Long-eared Bat.