Charles Darwin
Brown Big-eared Bat (Plecotus auritus)

Brown Big-eared Bat

Plecotus auritus

About the Brown Big-eared Bat

The brown long-eared bat or common long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) is a small Eurasian bat. It has distinctive ears, long and with a distinctive fold. It is extremely similar to the much rarer grey long-eared bat which was only validated as a distinct species in the 1960s.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Brown Big-eared Bat?

The scientific name of the Brown Big-eared Bat is Plecotus auritus.

How many Brown Big-eared Bat sightings have been recorded?

1,794 observations of the Brown Big-eared Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

1,794 observations on iNaturalist
Play Today's Challenge Browse All Past Animals