Botta's serotine (Eptesicus bottae ) is a species of vesper bat, one of 25 in the genus Eptesicus.It is found in rocky areas and temperate desert.
Individuals weigh 8–9 g (0.28–0.32 oz) and have wingspans of 28.2 cm (11.1 in).It has a forearm length of 38–47 mm (1.5–1.9 in).It has an average flight speed of 5.7 m/s (13 mph).
It is found in several countries bordering the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East. It can be found in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Oman, State of Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and possibly Lebanon. It has been documented at a range of elevations up to 2,100 m (6,900 ft) above sea level.
As of 2021, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this assessment because it has a wide geographic range and no major threats to its existence have been identified. Within Egypt, it is considered locally common, though it is less common in other parts of its range.
