Siberian Bat
Myotis sibiricus
About the Siberian Bat
The Siberian bat or Siberian whiskered myotis (Myotis sibiricus) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found throughout northeastern Asia, primarily in Siberia. It is known for its high life expectancy relative to its body size, approximately twice that of humans, and holds the record for the oldest bat; in 2005, one individual was discovered in a cave in Siberia that had been banded in 1964, making the bat at least...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Siberian Bat?
The scientific name of the Siberian Bat is Myotis sibiricus.
How many Siberian Bat sightings have been recorded?
59 observations of the Siberian Bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
59
observations on iNaturalist
