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Vespadelus vulturnus
Short of being a microbat expert, it is difficult to ascertain exactly which species of microbat this little guy is. He is tiny, smaller than a mouse, and I would estimate body length to be about 5 cms. It is found only in south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It is a tiny bat often weighing less than 4 g (0.14 oz) (males in some areas weigh as little as 2.5 g (0.088 oz), and is sometimes referred to as Australia's smallest mammal.
Living behind a wooden wall of a rustic bush cabin. For some reason this little fellow was out in the open, but soon climbed back through an opening in the wall once I started paying some attention.
These were the best shots I could get; the light was very poor. I have tried my best to identify the exact species through numerous photographs, although this species of microbat is often confused with other members of the Vespadelus sp.
Spotted on Dec 3, 2013
Submitted on Dec 5, 2013
2 Comments
Like a dog with two tails, Mark. Awesome little creature, and talk about lightning fast!
Great spotting. Magic little fella. You must have been pleased finding this.