(EN) Alcathoe Whiskered Bat; (FR) Murin d'Alcathoe; (DE) Nymphenfledermaus; (ES) Murciélago ratonero bigotudo pequeño;
Class:
MAMMALIA
Order:
CHIROPTERA
Family:
Vespertilionidae
Species details:
Considered to be one of the smallest Myotis, the Alcathoe Whiskered bat has a reddish brown dorsal fur and short, brown ears.
It favours dense and humid deciduous forests with nearby water sources. Although knowledge on this species is scarce, M. alcathoe is a tree-dwelling species.
IUCN status:
Data deficient
Population Trend:
Unknown according to the IUCN Red List.
Geographic Range:
There is insufficient data on the species to establish a range; however, observations suggest that it may be endemic to central and southern Europe.
Threats:
Due to its habitat requirements, it is believed that damage to riparian forests and loss of tree roosts may be a threat in parts of range.
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