Myotis daubentonii
Introduction
Daubenton’s bat is a medium-sized species. It has a steady flight, often within a few centimetres of the waters surface and is reminiscent of a small hovercraft.
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Colour:
Red-brown fur, pale underneath. Pinkish face, bare around the eyes.
Conservation Status
A common mammal
Roost sites
Underground sites near water
Diet
small flies, caddisflies and mayflies
Echolocation
peak at 45 to 50kHz