Pygmy Long-eared Bat
Scientific name: Nyctophilus walkeri
Introduction
Very little is known about Pygmy Long-eared Bats but they are usually found near permanent water.
Habitat
Pygmy Long-eared Bats have been seen roosting in palms and pandanus thickets.
Distribution
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
Feeding and diet
Pygmy Long-eared Bats feed on bugs, beetles and wasps. They fly close to water as they hunt for their prey.
Conservation status
Pygmy Long-eared Bats are vulnerable to loss of roosting sites and adverse changes to feeding areas from clearing of vegetation and land degradation from agricultural activities.
