| Namib long-eared bat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Laephotis |
| Species: | L. namibensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Laephotis namibensis Setzer, 1971 | |
The Namib long-eared bat (Laephotis namibensis) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae found in Namibia. It is found in these habitats: dry savanna and temperate desert.
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De Winton's long-eared bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It can be found in the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, and Tanzania. It is found in these habitats: dry savanna, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is considered a Least Concern. A young De Winton is called a pup.
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