Long-tailed Wattled Bat
Chalinolobus tuberculatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyVespertilionidae (Evening Bats)
- GenusChalinolobus (Wattled Bats)
- SpeciesChalinolobus tuberculatus (Long-tailed Wattled Bat)
About the Long-tailed Wattled Bat
Chalinolobus tuberculatus, known more commonly as the New Zealand long-tailed bat, the long-tailed wattle bat or pekapeka tou-roa, is a small insectivorous mammal within the genus Chalinolobus. The long-tailed bat is one of 7 species belonging to the genus Chalinolobus, which are commonly referred to as "wattled bats," "pied bats" and "long-tailed bats." The genus Chalinolobus is characterised by fleshy lobes located on their lower lips and at the bottom of their ears. Some zoologists claim there is overlap between the Chalinolobus genus and the Glauconycteris genus.
The long-tailed bat is one of two extant and three total terrestrial mammals endemic to the islands of New Zealand. The other extant species being the New Zealand lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata). The long-tailed bat is closely related to 6 other species of wattled bats found in Australasia, namely Gould's wattled bat (Chalinolobus gouldi), the largest of the species belonging to the Chalinolobus genus. The long-tailed bat won the 2021 Bird of the Year competition in New Zealand, despite not being a bird.
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Recent sightings of Long-tailed Wattled Bat in Fiordland National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rakiura National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | |
| 2 | Fiordland National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Long-tailed Wattled Bat in Fiordland National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Long-tailed Wattled Bat sighting in Fiordland National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Long-tailed Wattled Bat in Fiordland National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Long-tailed Wattled Bat in Fiordland National Park in our monthly data.