Wildlifeof Sumatra
Least Pipistrelle
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Pipistrellus tenuis
Basic stats
Habitat
Sea level to about 770m
Size
Head and body 6–7cm; wingspan 18–24cm
Weight
6–8g
The least pipistrelle is a tiny vesper bat with a head and body of 6 to 7 cm, a wingspan of 18 to 24 cm and a weight of 6 to 8 g, females being larger than males. It is dark brown to black above and paler below, with black wing membranes, dense short silky fur, small ears with prominent tragi and a short broad muzzle (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is found from sea level to about 769 m, over a wide range from Afghanistan and Pakistan through South Asia to Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Indonesia. No diet or roost information was found for this entry (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Least Pipistrelle live in?
- Sea level to about 770m
- How big is the Least Pipistrelle?
- Head and body 6–7cm; wingspan 18–24cm
- How much does the Least Pipistrelle weigh?
- 6–8g