Natterer's Bat
Myotis nattereri
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Overview
Natterer's bat is a European vespertilionid bat with pale wings. It has mostly brown fur with greyish-white fur on its underside. It is found across most of the continent of Europe, parts of the Near East and North Africa. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates which it catches on the wing or pursues on the ground.
Natterer's Bat faces severe population declines due to widespread habitat destruction and roost site loss from building renovations and cave disturbance. Climate change is altering insect prey availability and disrupting hibernation patterns, while white-nose syndrome and other diseases pose additional mortality risks to already fragmented populations.
Habitat
Mixed deciduous and coniferous woodlands, parklands, and wooded river valleys, typically roosting in tree holes, buildings, and underground sites including caves and tunnels. Forages over woodland edges, water bodies, and open areas with dense vegetation cover.
Other threatened species in Vespertilionidae
Frequently asked questions
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