Inland Forest Bat

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©James Booth

Vespadelus baverstocki

Body fur, generally sandy-brown and cream to paler brown underneath. Weight 3-7 g.

Details
Type
Mammal
Group
Animals
Placental
Biology

The Inland Forest Bat lives in colonies ranging from a few individuals to more than 60. Females congregate to raise young in November and December, and are fully independant by January.
Distinctive Markings

Identification is difficult as size and fur colouration is similar for a few bat species, particularly Southern Forest Bat and Little Forest Bat. This species can be separated by cranial measurements, genetic typing, or for males, glans penis (the rounded head of the penis) morphology.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Chiroptera
Family
Vespertilionidae
Genus
Vespadelus
Species
baverstocki

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Inland Forest Bat's fly rapidly and cover an extensive foraging area, and are presumsed to feed on flying insects.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore. Eats insects.
Habitat

Roosts in tree hollows and abandoned buildings.
Native Status
Native to Australia