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Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

Common Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

About the Common Pipistrelle

The common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) is a small pipistrelle bat whose very large range extends across most of Europe, North Africa, southwestern Asia, and possibly into Korea. It is one of the most common bat species in the British Isles.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Common Pipistrelle?

The scientific name of the Common Pipistrelle is Pipistrellus pipistrellus.

How many Common Pipistrelle sightings have been recorded?

6,426 observations of the Common Pipistrelle have been recorded on iNaturalist.

6,426 observations on iNaturalist
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