Barbastelle bat  (Barbastella barbastellus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The barbastelle bat is widespread but rare throughout Europe (2) from England east to the Caucasus Mountains (2). In the UK it is restricted to southern England and Wales (7). Only one maternity roost and under 30 hibernation sites are known (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Mainly a broadleaved woodland species, this bat roosts in old buildings and trees in summer and hibernates in hollow trees, in tunnels (8) or underground. In some areas woodlands close to water may be important (3).

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