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Christie's Long-eared Bat

Christie's Long-eared Bat

Israel, Egypt
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Freshwater, Desert, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Status and Conservation. Classified as Data Deficient on The IUCN Red List. Locally abundant within its very small range. No population estimates exist, but its natural habitat is reduced and heavily fragmented; probably affected by anthropic disturbance, especially at roosts.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Christie's Long-eared Bat is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to freshwater, desert, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Christie's Long-eared Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIsrael, Egypt
Habitat RangeFreshwater, Desert, Mountain
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificPlecotus christii
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyVespertilionidae