Gould's Long-eared Bat

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Gould's Long-eared Bat - Rod Bird

Nyctophilus gouldi

Grey-brown to grey fur on the back with pale grey or buff underparts. Very long ribbed ears. The tail is enclosed in the tail membrane. Weight 9.0-16.5 g.

Details
Type
Mammal
Group
Animals
Placental
Biology

Roosts under peeling bark and in tree hollows. Females form colonies of approximately 20 while males roost alone or in small groups. Hibernation occurs over winter. One or two young are born in October-November. They forage below the canopy amongst vegetation.
Distinctive Markings

The nose-leaf is T-shaped.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Chiroptera
Family
Vespertilionidae
Genus
Nyctophilus
Species
gouldi
Eastern and southern Australia from Cairns to south-eastern South Australia, also south west Western Australia.

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

The very long ears of Gould's Long-eared Bat fold down when the bats are resting. Body measurements may be used to separate it from the smaller Lesser Long-eared Bat.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore. Moths, beetles, bugs, spiders, flies and ants.
Habitat

Found in a variety of habitats including shrubland and rainforest.
Native Status
Native to Australia