Small-toothed long-eared bat
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Nyctophilus microdon

The small-toothed long-eared bat, species Nyctophilus microdon, is a vespertilionid bat. This flying mammal is found only in Papua New Guinea.

Appearance

A poorly known species known at only seven locations, at altitudes between 1900 and 2200 metres asl. Few specimens have been obtained, and the IUCN notes that lack of study on ecology, threats, population and distribution. It is presumed to be vulnerable to habitat clearing. The roost sites are trees and caves, inhabited individually or as small groups. It is presumed to glean insects in montane forest.

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Small-toothed long-eared bat habitat map
Small-toothed long-eared bat habitat map
Small-toothed long-eared bat
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Population

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In 2008, the species was considered "Data Deficient", but in 2021 it was reassessed as being of "Least Concern", with its high elevation habitats being relatively intact.

References

1. Small-toothed long-eared bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-toothed_long-eared_bat
2. Small-toothed long-eared bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/15007/4487792

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