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Gould's Long-eared Bat
Nyctophilus gouldi
Nyctophilus gouldi
Roosts under peeling bark and in tree hollows. Females form colonies of approximately 20 while males roost alone or in small groups. Hibernation occurs over winter. One or two young are born in October-November. They forage below the canopy amongst vegetation.
| Details | Description |
| Type | Mammal |
| Group | Placental |
| Identifying Characteristics | |
| Distinctive Markings | The nose-leaf is T-shaped. |
| Diet | Carnivore. Moths, beetles, bugs, spiders, flies and ants. |
| Habitat | Found in a variety of habitats including shrubland and rainforest. |
| Native Status | Native to Australia |
| Taxonomy | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Chiroptera |
| Family | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus | Nyctophilus |
| Species | gouldi |
Eastern and southern Australia from Cairns to south-eastern South Australia, also south west Western Australia.
Distribution maps indicate current and historic locations where species have been sighted.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia
| Conservation Status | |
| DEPI Advisory List | Not listed |
| FFG Act | Not listed |
| EPBC Act | Not listed |
The conservation status of species is listed within Victoria and Australia.
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) Advisory List consists of non-statutory advisory lists of rare or threatened flora and fauna within Victoria.
The Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act) lists threatened species in Victoria. Under the Act, an Action Statement is produced for each listed species.
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s key piece of environmental legislation, listing nationally threatened native species and ecological communities.
