Lesser Long-eared Bat - Nyctophilus geoffroyi

Accidentally exposed under eucalyptus bark whilst searching for spiders. It was obviously hibernating and I put it back securely.

comments (6)

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Wonderful. And it didn't fly off so you could capture an image of it to share. Posted one year ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you . The bat was in a stage of torpor and didn’t move at all. Posted one year ago

Jon Reck

Lion

I really like the texture and clarity. Great shot! Posted one year ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you.It was a surprise finding this one. Posted one year ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Quite the discovery! Posted one year ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, very unexpected. It made my day. Posted one year ago

The Lesser Long-eared Bat

"Nyctophilus geoffroyi" is a vespertilionid bat. a flying nocturnal mammal found in Australia, The species is relatively common. They have been referred to as the lesser long-eared bat.

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Similar species: Bats

Species identified by Ernst