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Characteristics: This bat and the great forest bat are among the largest bats in the family of dusky bats. The long, pointed ears of this bat distinguish it from the great forest bat and the serotin bat, which are very similar to this species.

Sizes Head length 80 to 85 mm Tail 50 to 60 mm Forearm 59 to 64 mm Measurements were taken from five specimens. Habitat Relatively bright caves

The distribution of this species in Iran was first observed by the author in the Takhteh Dozi caves located 10 km northwest of Maku.
Global distribution: large areas of Europe and Asia.

Habits: Begins to fly at high altitude in the late evening. Its flight is slow and direct. It usually rests after a while of flying. It is often social and is sometimes seen solitary. In Europe, their summer and winter habitats are widely separated. Bats marked in Moscow have been seen in northern Greece.

It feeds on insects such as beetles and butterflies.

Reproduction Mating begins in the fall and is delayed in reproduction. The gestation period is about 60 days. Usually one young is born. The young reach maturity at one year of age. Lifespan is about 13 years.