Plecotus kolombatovici
Photographer:
Raphaël Sané
Plecotus kolombatovici
Assessment Information
IUCN Status:
Least concern
Recently established as a full species, P. kolombatovici is considered to be the smallest Plecotus species in Europe. It has a fully furred face and chin, and brown dorsal fur.
The species can be found in karst areas along the eastern Mediterranean coast. It also inhabits agricultural landscapes and roosts in caves, wall cracks and rock crevices.
The Balkan Long-eared bat's flight is agile and it can manoeuver in confined spaces to catch its prey (e.g. moths).
Population trend
Decreasing according to the IUCN Red List.
Threats
Notes
Since the species mostly occurs in coastal areas, disturbance of roost sites by tourists can be a threat.
Geographic Range
The species is spread in the karst areas along northern Mediterranean coast.