Rüppell's pipistrelle

Rüppell's pipistrelle

Rüppell's bat

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Pipistrellus rueppellii

Rüppell's bat (Vansonia rueppellii ), also known as Rüppell's pipistrelle, is a species of vesper bat found in Africa and Asian republics such as Iraq and Israel. It is the only member of the genus Vansonia. It is found in dry and moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and hot deserts.

Appearance

The species is 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long while its tail is 3.8 centimetres (1.5 in) long and its forearm is no more than 3.4 centimetres (1.3 in). It weighs only 7 grams (0.25 oz).

References

1. Rüppell's pipistrelle Wikipeida article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rüppell's_pipistrelle
2. Rüppell's pipistrelle on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/17361/22124277

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