Eptesicus pachyomus

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Eptesicus pachyomus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Eptesicus
Species:
E. pachyomus
Binomial name
Eptesicus pachyomus
Tomes, 1857

Eptesicus pachyomus is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is widespread and found throughout Asia. [1]

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Taxonomy

This species was formerly considered a subspecies of E. serotinus. It has now been raised to species status.

It has four subspecies: [1]

Biology

It feeds on butterflies and moths. [1]

Habitat and distribution

The species is widespread and in found in China, Taiwan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan and Iran. It inhabits habitats such as semi-desert, steppe habitats, and tropical forests.

It roosts in shaded areas such as cracks in rocks and buildings. It also occasionally roosts in the frontal part of caves. It generally roosts alone or in small groups. [1]

Conservation

The bat has been assessed by the IUCN as least-concern due to its large range, lack of threats to the species, and presumed large population.

The bat does not require any conservation actions, but occurs in protected regions across its range. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Srinivasulu, C.; Csorba, G.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Eptesicus pachyomus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T85200202A85200236. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T85200202A85200236.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.