Soprano Pipistrelle
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Soprano Pipistrelle
Pipistrellus pygmaeus
The Soprano Pipistrelle is a tiny bat that loves to fly around at night. It has a special way of using sound to find food, which makes it a great little hunter in the dark!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Soprano Pipistrelle is a tiny bat, typically reddish-brown on its back with a paler, greyish underside. It has a small, dark face, short ears, and a blunt tragus. Its small size and overall delicate appearance distinguish it.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusPipistrellus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single bat can eat hundreds of pesky mosquitoes in just one night!
These bats are so small, they often weigh less than a 50-cent coin!
They hibernate in secret, warm spots for months, sleeping until spring arrives!
They use sounds too high for human ears to navigate and hunt!
Special abilities
Ability
Sound Seeker
Soprano Pipistrelle can 'see' in the dark using echolocation, emitting high-frequency calls that help them navigate and hunt tiny insects.
Ability
Aerial Hunter
Soprano Pipistrelle has agile wings that allow it to perform quick, erratic flight maneuvers, helping them snatch flying insects mid-air.
Ability
Echo Decoder
Soprano Pipistrelle can interpret complex sound echoes, enabling them to distinguish prey from obstacles in complete darkness.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 3.6-5.1 cm
- Wingspan
- 18-24 cm
- Weight
- 0.003-0.008 kg
- Lifespan
- 4-11 years
- Top Speed
- 30 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 44-50 days
Diet & Feeding
These tiny bats are expert bug hunters, feasting on small flying insects found in the night air!
Primary Foods
- Midges
- Mosquitoes
- Small moths
- Caddisflies
- Beetles
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
A primary nocturnal predator.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
Hunts bats in gardens and urban settings.
hunts
Common House Mosquito
Culex pipiens
A main food source during the night.
hunts
Plumose Midge
Chironomus plumosus
Often catches these abundant insects.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Echolocation
Echolocation is a biological sonar used by animals to navigate, hunt, and communicate by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a bat, it's best to watch from a distance and not try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Soprano Pipistrelle?
3.6-5.1 cm
What is Soprano Pipistrelle's wingspan?
18-24 cm
How much does Soprano Pipistrelle weigh?
0.003-0.008 kg
How long does Soprano Pipistrelle live?
4-11 years
How fast can Soprano Pipistrelle move?
30 km/h
What does Soprano Pipistrelle eat?
These tiny bats are expert bug hunters, feasting on small flying insects found in the night air!
Where is Soprano Pipistrelle usually found?
Urban areas
How does Soprano Pipistrelle hunt?
Foraging
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