Barbastella caspica

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Photographer: 
Gadzhibek Dzhamirzoev
Barbastella caspica
Species authority: 
Satunin, 1908
(EN) Caspian Barbastelle Bat
Class: 
MAMMALIA
Order: 
CHIROPTERA
Family: 
Vespertilionidae
 
Species details: 

B. caspica is slightly larger than B. barbastellus, with taller and narrower ears and missing a lobe on the outer ear. It occurs in more arid habitats and can sometimes be found in caves, crevices and mines.

IUCN status: 
Not evaluated
Population Trend: 

Unknown.

Distribution map of Barbastella darjelingensis
Geographic Range: 

This species occurs in the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Dagestan in Russia), Iran and Central Asia. 

Threats: 

No information available.