Eastern Red Bat
Lasiurus borealis
About the Eastern Red Bat
The eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis) is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. Eastern red bats are widespread across eastern North America, with additional records in Bermuda. They are also present, though rare, throughout many of the Bahamian islands. The eastern red bat is closely related to the desert red bat (Lasiurus blossevillii); the two species are sometimes collectively referred to simply as red bats.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eastern Red Bat?
The scientific name of the Eastern Red Bat is Lasiurus borealis.
How many Eastern Red Bat sightings have been recorded?
4,757 observations of the Eastern Red Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
4,757
observations on iNaturalist
