Chinese noctule

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The Chinese noctule (Nyctalus plancyi) is a common and widespread species of bat belonging to the family Vespertilionidae.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Chiroptera
Family:Vespertilionidae
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Chinese noctule
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Nyctalus
Species:
N. plancyi
Binomial name
Nyctalus plancyi
Gerbe, 1880 [1]
Subspecies[1]

N. p. plancyi
N. p. velutinus

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Distribution and habitat

The Chinese noctule is found in China and Taiwan.[1] They typically inhabit forests, but also commonly appear within rural communities. The bats are often found roosting under buildings, hollow trees, ruins, caves, and rock crevices.[1][2]

Description

The Chinese noctule are distinguished by their golden brown fur. The length of their forearm averages to about 49 to 53 mm (1.9 to 2.1 in) and the bat weighs around 21 to 26 grams (0.74 to 0.92 oz).[2]

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