Alpine Long-eared Bat

Alpine Long-eared BatThis long-eared bat occurs in mountains of the southwestern and central Palearctic. Most individuals have an inverted triangular pad below the lower lip and the species mainly eats moths. Reports of foraging habitat differ by region.What does it look like?Most individuals have an inverted triangular pad below the lower lip. The account also describes long ears, a dark face, and typically pale-gray dorsal fur.How does it live?This long-eared bat occurs in mountains of the southwestern and central Palearctic. Most individuals have an inverted triangular pad below the lower lip and the species mainly eats moths. Reports of foraging habitat differ by region.In European mountains it roosts in rock crevices, caves, scree, and buildings, and feeds mainly on moths. Foraging reports differ: Pyrenean bats are described as using open areas, whereas one Swiss study found avoidance of grasslands.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.