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<p> <em>Myotis emarginatus </em>(E Geoffroy, 1806)</p>

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  • Geoffroy's bat

  • Myotis emarginatus (E Geoffroy, 1806)

  • Vespertilionidae

  • The Geoffroy's bat is a bat that has a wool like fur, it is brownish red on its back and lighter on its belly, it has large brown ears with a remarkable and characteristic chamfer. It's body can measure up to 4.7 cm long with a 4.2 cm tail and it can weigh 11g.

  • Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park

  • Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

  • Data deficient

  • The Geoffroy's bat finds shelter in caves, mines, buildings, bridges and hunts in bushland and riparian areas.

  • Spring, Summer and Autumn. However is is difficult to see because it is a rare specie with nocturnal activity.

  • The Geoffroy's bat feeds preferably on spiders and diptera.

  • The Portuguese population of this species is estimated to be smaller than a thousand individuals. (Source: Red Book of the Portuguese Vertebrates, 2005).