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Pipistrelle Bats
''Pipistrellus'' is a genus of bats in the family Vespertilionidae and subfamily Vespertilioninae. The name of the genus is derived from the Italian word , meaning "bat" (from Latin "bird of evening, bat"). The size of the genus has been considerably reduced as a result of work during the 1990s and 2000s, with genera such as ''Arielulus'', '' Hypsugo'', ''Falsistrellus'', ''Neoromicia'', ''Parastrellus'', ''Perimyotis'', ''Scotozous'', and ''Vespadelus'' being split off. Still, molecular evidence suggests the genus is not monophyletic. Several other genera in the subfamily Vespertilioninae have also been merged with ''Pipistrellus'' in previous classifications. Species in the genus may be referred to as "pipistrelles" or "pipistrelle bats", though these terms are also used for species now placed in other genera, such as the western pipistrelle (''Parastrellus hesperus'') and eastern pipistrelle (''Perimyotis subflavus'') of North America. Species of the southern hemisphere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Pipistrelle
The common pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus pipistrellus'') is a small pipistrelle microbat whose very large range extends across most of Europe, North Africa, South Asia, and may extend into Korea. It is one of the most common bat species in the British Isles. In Europe, the northernmost confirmed records are from southern Finland near 60°N. In 1999, the common pipistrelle was split into two species on the basis of different-frequency echolocation calls. The common pipistrelle uses a call of 45 kHz, while the soprano pipistrelle echolocates at 55 kHz. Since the two species were distinguished, a number of other differences, in appearance, habitat and food, have also been discovered. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 1774 by German naturalist Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber. Schreber initially placed it in the genus ''Vespertilio'', calling it ''Vespertilio pipistrellus''. In 1839, Keyserling and Blasius reclassified the species, naming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Pipistrelle
The canyon bat (''Parastrellus hesperus''), also known as the western pipistrelle, is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Mexico and in the western United States. The species has historically been placed in the genus ''Pipistrellus ''Pipistrellus'' is a genus of bats in the family Vespertilionidae and subfamily Vespertilioninae. The name of the genus is derived from the Italian word , meaning "bat" (from Latin "bird of evening, bat"). The size of the genus has been cons ...'', but molecular evidence does not show any close relationship with that genus, and accordingly it was classified into its own genus, ''Parastrellus'', in 2006. Characteristics ''Parastrellus hesperus'' is the smallest bat in the United States. It has a wingspan of 190–215 mm and a body length of 62–80 mm. On average, females are slightly larger than males of this species. ''P. hesperus'' ranges in color from white to pale yellow to dark brown. These bats exhibit counter shading, being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endo's Pipistrelle
Endo's pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus endoi'') is a species of vesper bat that is endemic to Japan. It is found in temperate forests. Etymology This species was described by Japanese zoologist Yoshinori Imaizumi in 1959. He named it ''endoi'' after Kimio Endo, saying that Endo was deserving of the honor because he had "recently collected several important specimens of bats in Iwate Prefecture, including the type specimen of this species."Beolens, B., Watkins, M., & Grayson, M. (2009). The eponym dictionary of mammals. JHU Press. Description It is similar in appearance to the Japanese house bat.KAWAI, K., ECHENIQUE-DÍAZ, L. M., TAKAHASHI, O., & SAITO, C. (2015)Insights into the Natural History of Pipistrellus endoi Imaizumi, 1959 from Survey Records in Miyagi Prefecture 宮城教育大学環境教育研究紀要, 17, 53-57. The baculum, however, is different. Its baculum is short and relatively straight, measuring .Imaizumi, Y., 1959: A new bat of the Pipistrellus javanicus gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhofar Pipistrelle
The Dhofar pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus dhofarensis'') is a species of vesper bat in the genus ''Pipistrellus''. It is found in Southern Arabia, including Oman and Yemen. Taxonomy ''Pipistrellus dhofarensis'' was described as a new species in 2016. The holotype was collected at Ain Tabruq spring in the Dhofar Governorate of Oman, which is reflected in its species name "''dhofarensis''". Description ''Pipistrellus dhofarensis'' is considered a medium- or large-bodied bat relative to other ''Pipistrellus'' species. It has a forearm length of . It has a robust skull with a long and broad snout; the braincase is broad and very high. Two color variations are known: some individuals are grayish-brown with a silvery tint, while others are reddish-brown. Both color morphs have belly fur that is paler than their back fur. Its face, ears, and wing membranes are all dark grayish-brown. Range and habitat The species occurs in a very limited area situated between easternmost Yemen and south- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crete Pipistrelle
Crete ( el, Κρήτη, translit=, Modern: , Ancient: ) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete rests about south of the Greek mainland, and about southwest of Anatolia. Crete has an area of and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete (or North Cretan Sea) to the north and the Libyan Sea (or South Cretan Sea) to the south. Crete and a number of islands and islets that surround it constitute the Region of Crete ( el, Περιφέρεια Κρήτης, links=no), which is the southernmost of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece, and the fifth most populous of Greece's regions. Its capital and largest city is Heraklion, on the north shore of the island. , the region had a population of 636,504. The Dodecanese are located to the no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Pipistrelle
The Indian pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus coromandra'') is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,., group="n" is a country in Southeast Asia, at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of and population of 96 million, making i .... References Pipistrellus Taxa named by John Edward Gray Mammals described in 1838 Bats of South Asia Bats of Southeast Asia Bats of India Mammals of Afghanistan Mammals of Pakistan Mammals of Nepal Mammals of Bhutan Mammals of Sri Lanka Mammals of Bangladesh Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Vespertilionidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Papuan Pipistrelle
The greater Papuan pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus collinus'') is a species of vesper bat found in Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya New Guinea (; Hiri Motu: ''Niu Gini''; id, Papua, or , historically ) is the world's second-largest island with an area of . Located in Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the island is separated from Australia by the wide Torres .... References Pipistrellus Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas Bats of Oceania Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals described in 1920 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Bats of New Guinea {{Vespertilionidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelaart's Pipistrelle
''Kelaart's pipistrelle'' (''Pipistrellus ceylonicus'') is a species of vesper bat found in southern and south-eastern Asia from Pakistan to Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine .... Description The head and body Kelaart's pipistrelle together measure in length. The forearms are , the wingspan is and the bat weight . Males are larger and brighter than females. Color varies from almost dark brown to bright reddish brown, but usually reddish brown above and paler below. The wing membrane are dark brown and the body is covered with dense, short fur. References Pipistrellus Mammals of Borneo Mammals of China Mammals of India Mammals of Pakistan Mammals of Sri Lanka Mammals of Vietnam Mammals described in 1852 Bats of Asia Bats of Southeast Asia Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angulate Pipistrelle
The angulate pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus angulatus''), also known as the New Guinea pipistrelle, is a species of vesper bat found in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Identification This species is virtually identical in appearance to the Papuan pipistrelle (''P. papuanensis''). In both species the dorsum fur is bicolored, with a brown tip overlying the longer black base of the hair. The ventral fur in both species has a black base tipped with cinnamon brown, and The snout, lip, ear, wing, forearm, and hind foot are clove brown, with a lightly furred uropatagium. However, there are several key morphological differences. ''P. angulatus'' has a strongly concave forehead. The first upper incisor is bicuspid, and the height of the second upper incisor is less than the posterior cusp of this tooth. The tragus narrows only slightly at the apex and the antitragus is moderately high.Bonnaccorso, Frank J. 1998. Bats of Papua New Guinea. CI Tropical Field Guide Series. USA: Washingt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchieta's Pipistrelle
Anchieta's serotine (''Neoromicia anchieta''), formerly known as Anchieta's pipistrelle, is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Madagascar. The species inhabits savanna habitats. Taxonomy and etymology It was described as a new species in 1900 by Antero Frederico de Seabra. Seabra gave it the binomial of ''Vesperugo anchieta''. The specific epithet ''anchieta'' was emended to ''anchietae'', which is the current specific epithet. Seabra made an error in his original spelling and corrected it in a later publication in 1900. The holotype had been collected in Cahata, Angola. The eponym for the species name "''anchietae''" is José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta, a Portuguese zoologist. It was formerly classified in the genus ''Pipistrellus'', but phylogenetic evidence supports it belonging in the genus ''Neoromicia''. Description It has a head and body length of . Its ear is long; its tail is long; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Gargues Pipistrelle
The Mount Gargues pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus aero'') is a species of vesper bat found in Kenya and believed to be widely distributed across highlands in Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the ....Van Cakenberghe, V. and M. Happold. 2013. Pipistrellus aero Mt Gargues Pipistrelle. In: (M. Happold and D.C.D. Happold, eds.) Mammals of Africa. Volume IV. Hedgehogs, shrews and bats. Bloomsbury, London, UK. pp. 608–610 It typically lives in subtropical or tropical forests. References Pipistrellus Mammals described in 1912 Bats of Africa Endemic fauna of Kenya Mammals of Kenya Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Edmund Heller {{Vespertilionidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forest Pipistrelle
The forest pipistrelle (''Pipistrellus adamsi'') is a species of vesper bat found in Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ..., in the northernmost parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory. References Mammals described in 1986 Bats of Australia Mammals of the Northern Territory Mammals of Queensland Pipistrellus Taxa named by Darrell Kitchener Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Vespertilionidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
