Mountain Long-eared Bat
Plecotus macrobullaris
About the Mountain Long-eared Bat
The Alpine long-eared bat or mountain long-eared bat (Plecotus macrobullaris) is a species of long-eared bat. It was originally described from Switzerland and Austria as a species intermediate between the brown long-eared bat and the grey long-eared bat in 1965. It was later described in 2002, from France and Austria, respectively. Despite its name, this species is not restricted to the Alps, being found in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and elsewhere. It differs from other European...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Mountain Long-eared Bat?
The scientific name of the Mountain Long-eared Bat is Plecotus macrobullaris.
How many Mountain Long-eared Bat sightings have been recorded?
44 observations of the Mountain Long-eared Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
