Vordermann's pipistrelle

Vordermann's pipistrelle

Vorderman's pipistrelle

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Hypsugo vordermanni

The Vorderman's pipistrelle (Hypsugo vordermanni ) is a species of vesper bat found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It was described in 1890 by the Dutch zoologist Fredericus Anna Jentink, who named it after its discoverer, the Dutch physician Adolphe Vorderman.

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Vordermann's pipistrelle habitat map

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Vordermann's pipistrelle habitat map
Vordermann's pipistrelle
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The IUCN has categorised the species as "Data Deficient" because the species is only known from a few records and localities, and its habitat preferences, population status, threats and ecology are not known. If it is restricted to mangroves, mangrove harvesting and coastal development are major threats to the species.

References

1. Vordermann's pipistrelle Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vordermann's_pipistrelle
2. Vordermann's pipistrelle on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44195/22127778

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