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Western broad-nosed bat
Adult weight : 0.012 kg (0.0264 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 10 years
Gestation : 210 days
Weaning : 29 days
Litter size : 2
Weight at birth : 0.002 kg (0.0044 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 0.006 kg (0.0132 lbs)
Western broad-nosed bat
Order : Chiroptera
Family : Vespertilionidae
Subfamily : Vespertilioninae
Species : Nycticeius balstoni
The Western broad-nosed bat is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the western broadnosed bat
A young / baby of a western broadnosed bat is called a 'pup'. A western broadnosed bat group is called a 'colony or cloud'.Countries
Australia
Facts about the western broad-nosed bat
Species : balstoni Description The Western Broad-nosed bat is light grey-brown above, paler below, although the colour can be highly variable. (Full text)
Western Broad-nosed bats are, as in all insectivorous bat species, highly susceptible to insecticides both directly and indirectly (on their food source). (Full text)
The Western Broad-nosed Bat is found in western NSW. (Full text)