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
This map shows species occurrence observations from data recorded in 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.
