Eastern long-eared bat
Common name: Eastern long-eared bat
Scientific name: Nyctophilus timoriensis
Animal group: Insectivorous bat
Conservation status: This species is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ in Queensland (Nature Conservation Act 1992).
Distribution: Southern central Queensland, western New South Wales, and southern central South Australia.
Description: Long ears and shallow muzzle ridge groove. The fur of N. timoriensis is dark grey-brown with slightly lighter tips. Body weight: 11–20g.
Habitat: Forages in tall eucalypt forests of south-west Western Australia, and mallee, open savannah and open woodland in other areas. Occurs in Callitris/ironbark/box open forest and Buloke woodland in southern Queensland.
Threatening processes: Threats to this species are habitat loss and disturbance.
Recovery actions:
- Determine requirements for foraging and roosting habitats.
- Determine extent of distribution.
- Estimate population size and an assess the nature and significance of declines and threatening processes.
Further information:
Duncan, A., Baker, G.B. and Montgomery, N. (Eds.). (1999) The Action Plan for Australian Bats. Environment Australia, Canberra.
Churchill, S. (1998) Australian bats. New Holland, Sydney.
Last updated: 31 August 2006
