Plecotus turkmenicus
Plecotus turkmenicus is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
| Plecotus turkmenicus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Plecotus |
| Species: | P. turkmenicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Plecotus turkmenicus Strelkov, 1988 | |
It has been assessed by the IUCN as least concern.[1]
Taxonomy
The bat was considered a synonym or subspecies of P. austriacus by Strelkov. It was raised to species status in 2006 by Spitzenberger.[1]
Habitat and distribution
The bat is found in the northwestern part of Karakum desert in Turkmenistan and the western Ustyurt plateau and Mangyshlak in Kazakhstan. It is found in temperate deserts.
The bats roost in natural caves and wells.[1]
Conservation
The bat has been assessed as least concern by the IUCN due to its large range and population, and lack of significant population decline. The bat occurs in a few protected areas across its range.[1]
References
- Srinivasulu, C.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Plecotus turkmenicus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T85535176A85535233.
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