Lesser asiatic yellow house bat
A species of Yellow house bats, Also known as Lesser asian house bat, Lesser asiatic yellow bat Scientific name : Scotophilus kuhlii Genus : Yellow house bats
Lesser asiatic yellow house bat, A species of Yellow house bats
Also known as:
Lesser asian house bat, Lesser asiatic yellow bat
Botanical name: Scotophilus kuhlii
Genus: Yellow house bats
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Description General Info
Description
Head and body length is 7 cm. Forearm is 5 cm. Scotophilus kuhlii is a uniform beige color above sometimes with a yellow tinge and its underparts very light brown to whitish. Its wing membrane is dark brown and its ears are pinkish brown. The fur of this speciesvery dense and short.
Life Expectancy
6-10 years
Habitat
Lesser asiatic yellow house bat is predominantly found in tropical ecosystems with dense vegetation. Its habitats cover South and Southeast Asia, inhabiting areas such as mixed deciduous forests, suburban gardens, and cultivation fields—often located near water bodies.
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Behavior
Lesser asiatic yellow house bat is a nocturnal species, active predominantly after sunset. They dwell in hollow trees and buildings during the day, emerging at night to feed on a variety of insects. Typically solitary, interactions are minimal except during mating season. Lesser asiatic yellow house bat utilizes echolocation to navigate and hunt, a key survival behavior in their habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Evening birds Genus
Yellow house bats Species
Lesser asiatic yellow house bat