Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Nyctophilus Higher classification Nyctophilus | Phylum Chordata Family Vespertilionidae Scientific name Nyctophilus gouldi Rank Species | |
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Similar Nyctophilus, Lesser long‑eared bat, Chocolate wattled bat, Gould's wattled bat, Bat | ||
Gould's long-eared bat (Nyctophilus gouldi) is a microbat found in eastern Australia from Queensland to Victoria as well as in south-west Western Australia. Their distribution extend into semi-arid regions along rivers. These bats roost in tree hollows and eat a variety of insects. In southern Australia, they hibernate over winter from April until September.
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