Kuhl's pipistrelle Facts Pipistrellus kuhlii
Kuhl's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii) is a species of vesper bat that occurs in large areas of North Africa, Southern Europe and West Asia. It lives in temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, rural gardens, and urban areas.
- Lifespan
- Up to 8 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Vespertilionidae. Order: Chiroptera.
Kuhl's pipistrelle Conservation Status
Kuhl's pipistrelle is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 8 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 5.93 g
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