Wildlifeof Malaysia
Asian Long-fingered Bat
Bats
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Miniopterus fuliginosus
Basic stats
Range
South Asia, East Asia, the eastern Caucasus and Southeast Asia
Size
Head and body 10–11cm; forearm 4–5cm; wingspan 30–31cm
The eastern bent-wing bat is a vesper bat in the bent-winged bat family (Miniopteridae). Its long, narrow wings, high wingspan and low wing loading allow quick and long flights. Head and body length is 10–11 cm, the forearm 4–5 cm and the wingspan 30–31 cm. The colour varies from reddish brown to dark blackish brown above, with lighter underparts and blackish-brown wing membranes (Wikipedia, general species account).
A 2018 study reported that echolocation frequencies were very similar among colonies, and that variation in calls was likely due to background noise rather than genetic drift. The cached account gives no habitat, diet or breeding information (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Asian Long-fingered Bat found?
- South Asia, East Asia, the eastern Caucasus and Southeast Asia
- How big is the Asian Long-fingered Bat?
- Head and body 10–11cm; forearm 4–5cm; wingspan 30–31cm