| Oriental serotine | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Eptesicus |
| Species: | E. pachyomus |
| Binomial name | |
| Eptesicus pachyomus Tomes, 1857 | |
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The Oriental serotine (Eptesicus pachyomus) is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is widespread and found throughout Asia. [1] [2]
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the serotine bat (E. serotinus), which is thought to be its closest relative. However, a 2013 study found significant genetic divergence between E. serotinus and E. pachyomus, and thus pachyomus was raised to species status. [3] These results have been accepted by the American Society of Mammalogists, IUCN Red List, and ITIS. [1] [2] [4]
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]
It feeds on butterflies and moths. [1]
The bat has been assessed by the IUCN as least-concern. [1] The bat does not require any conservation actions, and occurs in protected regions across its range. [1]
The big brown bat is a species of vesper bat distributed widely throughout North America, the Caribbean, and the northern portion of South America. It was first described as a species in 1796. Compared to other microbats, the big brown bat is relatively large, weighing 15–26 g (0.53–0.92 oz) and possessing a wingspan of 32.5–35 cm (12.8–13.8 in).
The serotine bat, also known as the common serotine bat, big brown bat, or silky bat, is a fairly large Eurasian bat with quite large ears. It has a wingspan of around 37 cm (15 in) and often hunts in woodland. It sometimes roosts in buildings, hanging upside down, in small groups or individually. The name serotine is derived from the Latin serotinus, which means 'evening', while the generic name derives from Greek ἔπιεν and οίκος, which means 'house flyer'.
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