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Bechstein's Bat

Myotis bechsteinii

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Among Europe's rarest bats, Bechstein's bat in Britain is mainly confined to ancient broadleaved woodland in southern England. It relies almost entirely on trees for all roost types and is a priority species for woodland conservation.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Myotis bechsteinii
IUCN Status
EN — Endangered
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Conservation Status: EN

Endangered — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.