Biology:Eptesicus pachyomus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Eptesicus |
| Species: | E. pachyomus
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| Binomial name | |
| Eptesicus pachyomus Tomes, 1857
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Eptesicus pachyomus is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is widespread and found throughout Asia.[1]
Taxonomy
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of E. serotinus. It has now been raised to species status.
It has four subspecies:[1]
- E. p. pachyomus
- E. p. andersoni
- E. p. pallens
- E. p. horikawai
Biology
It feeds on butterflies and moths.[1]
Habitat and distribution
The species is widespread and in found in China , Taiwan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, India , Pakistan and Iran. It inhabits habitats such as semi-desert, steppe habitats, and tropical forests.
It roosts in shaded areas such as cracks in rocks and buildings. It also occasionally roosts in the frontal part of caves. It generally roosts alone or in small groups.[1]
Conservation
The bat has been assessed by the IUCN as least-concern due to its large range, lack of threats to the species, and presumed large population.
The bat does not require any conservation actions, but occurs in protected regions across its range.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Srinivasulu, C.; Csorba, G.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Eptesicus pachyomus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T85200202A85200236. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/85200202/85200236.
Wikidata ☰ Q97358874 entry
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