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Least Pipistrelle

Bats

Photo: Lawrence Hylton · CC BY 4.0

Alionoctula tenuis

Basic stats

Habitat

Sea level to about 770m

Size

6-7cm head and body, wingspan 18-24cm

Weight

6-8g

The least pipistrelle is a tiny bat with a head and body of 6 to 7 cm, a wingspan of 18 to 24 cm and a weight of 6 to 8 g, females being larger than males. It is dark brown to black above and paler below, with black wing membranes, dense short silky fur, small ears with prominent tragi and a short broad muzzle (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is found from sea level to about 769 m, over a wide range from Afghanistan and Pakistan through India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to southern China, mainland Southeast Asia including Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia. No diet or roost information was found for this entry.

Quick answers

What habitat does the Least Pipistrelle live in?
Sea level to about 770m
How big is the Least Pipistrelle?
6-7cm head and body, wingspan 18-24cm
How much does the Least Pipistrelle weigh?
6-8g
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