| Plecotus homochrous | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Plecotus |
| Species: | P. homochrous |
| Binomial name | |
| Plecotus homochrous Hodgson, 1847 | |
Plecotus homochrous, commonly called Hodgson's long-eared bat, is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. [1]
It was previously considered a subspecies of P. auritus . It was raised to species level by Spitzenberger. [1]
The species is found in India, Pakistan, and Nepal, from Murree in Pakistan through Nepal up until Darjeeling in India.
It inhabits the montane and steppe forests of the Himalayas, from 2,000 to 3,938 meters above sea level. [1]
The species is assessed as data-deficient by the IUCN due to lack of information about it. It has a range of over 20,000 sq. km, but could inhabit only 2,000 sq. km of those. [1]
The genus Plecotus consists of the long-eared bats. Many species in the genus have only been described and recognized in recent years.
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