Daubenton's bat [SEP] parent taxon
Daubenton's bat
Daubenton's bat ("Myotis daubentonii") is a Eurasian bat with rather short ears. It ranges from Britain to Japan (Hokkaido) and is considered to be increasing its numbers in many areas.
This bat was first described in 1817 by Heinrich Kuhl, who named it in honour of French naturalist Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton.
Description.
Daubenton's bat is a medium-sized to small species. The bat's fluffy fur is brownish-grey on the back and silvery
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Habitat.
Daubenton's bat is found throughout Ireland and Europe, and as far as Japan and Korea. The bat is mostly found in woodlands and always chooses roosts close to water sources such as rivers or canals.
Summer colonies are formed in caves, tunnels, cellars, mines, and underneath bridges. These colonies are also always near water. Daubenton's bat hibernates in the same type of locations from September to late March or April.
Hunting and diet.
Daubenton's bat is insectivorous and