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Western Pipistrelle Bat

Parastrellus hesperus

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Field Notes

Description:

Small, oval shaped, fluffy brown bat. Was hanging to a wall, apparently asleep. A very cute little guy!

Habitat:

Also known as the Canyon Bat, it is found in Mexico and the Western United States.

Species ID Suggestions

Western pipistrelle

Parastrellus hesperus

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PublishedMarch 12, 2016

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