Eastern Forest Bat
Vespadelus pumilus
Silhouette: Margot Michaud · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyVespertilionidae (Evening Bats)
- GenusVespadelus (Australian Cave and Forest Bats)
- SpeciesVespadelus pumilus (Eastern Forest Bat)
1 Verified sightings at Blue Mountains National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Eastern Forest Bat
The eastern forest bat (Vespadelus pumilus) is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found only in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland to New South Wales. The population is in decline, with the number of mature individuals decreasing. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Forest Bat in Blue Mountains National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.