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Japanese Short-tailed Bat

Eptesicus japonensis

Classification

The Japanese short-tailed bat (Eptesicus japonensis) is a species of bat belonging to the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to Japan where it is found at the base of the northern Japanese Alps, the Chichibu Mountains and Oze National Park, mostly at altitudes higher than 700 m. Description The Japanese short-tailed bat is small with a head and body length of 58 to 68 mm.

Distribution

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