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UNEP/EUROBATS
Agreement on the Conservation
of Populations
of European Bats
Eptesicus ognevi
(EN) Ognev's serotine bat; (FR) Sérotine de Ognev; (DE) Kaukasische Breitflügelfledermaus
Class:
MAMMALIA
Order:
CHIROPTERA
Family:
Vespertilionidae
Species details:
With a wingspan of 310-360 mm, the Ognev's serotine is slightly smaller than E. serotinus. Its dorsal fur is pale grey, which contrasts with the black face and ears. The species occurs in semi-arid habitats as well as lowland farmland and it roosts in natural crevices, ruins and buildings.
IUCN status:
Not evaluated
Geographic Range:
E. ognevi was recorded from Iraq, Iran and the southern Caucasus states. The species range also includes central Asia, India, northwestern China and possibly Mongolia.
Threats:
No major threats present except the decreasing number of ruins and increasing disturbance by tourists.
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