Least pipistrelle
species of mammal
The least pipistrelle (Alionoctula tenuis) is a species of vesper bat.
Distribution
The bat is native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, Malaysia , and southwestern Oceania. It has been recorded from sea level to 769 metres (2,523 ft) in elevation.
Countries and islands it can be found in include: Laos, southeastern China and Hainan island, the Philippines, Borneo, Indonesia, East Timor, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Description
The head and body length of the least pipistrelle is 6–7 cm (2.4–2.8 in), the forearm measures 3 cm (1.2 in) and the wingspan is 18–24 cm (7.1–9.4 in). The bat weighs 6–8 g (0.21–0.28 oz). Females are larger than males. They are dark brown to black above, and lighter below. The wing membrane, face, and ears are black. with no pale margins like those of Indian pipistrelle.
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