Eastern false pipistrelle facts for kids
The eastern false pipistrelle is a small bat that lives in eastern and south-eastern Australia, including the island of Tasmania. It belongs to a group of bats called vespertilionids, which are also known as common bats or evening bats.
Quick facts for kids Eastern false pipistrelle |
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| Genus: |
Falsistrellus
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| Species: |
tasmaniensis
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| Synonyms | |
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Pipistrellus tasmaniensis (Gould, 1858) |
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About This Bat
The eastern false pipistrelle is a type of bat from the genus Falsistrellus. It is closely related to the western false pipistrelle, which is found in western Australia. To tell them apart, people often call this bat the "eastern falsistrelle."
The first time this bat was officially described was in 1858. A famous scientist named John Gould wrote about it in his book, Mammals of Australia. This bat is also the main example, or "type species," for its group, Falsistrellus.
What It Looks Like
This bat has brownish fur on its back, which can be dark or reddish. Its belly is usually a lighter grey color.
Its forearm (the part of its wing from the elbow to the wrist) is about 45 to 56 millimeters (1.8 to 2.2 inches) long. The bat usually weighs between 17 and 28 grams (0.6 to 1.0 ounces).
The eastern false pipistrelle has ears that stick out from its fur. You can see special notches, or small cuts, on the outer edge of each ear. These ear notches help tell it apart from other similar bats, like the greater broad-nosed bat.
More Information
- You can find more information about this bat in Spanish here: Falsistrellus tasmaniensis para niños
