AnAge entry for Miniopterus australis

Classification (HAGRID: 02329)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Chiroptera (Taxon entry)
                Family: Miniopteridae
                    Genus: Miniopterus
Species
Miniopterus australis
Common name
Little long-fingered bat

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Not much is known about the longevity of these animals, though they have been known to live 2.2 years [1305]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
527 days
Male sexual maturity
639 days
Gestation
180 days
Weaning
Clutch or litter size
1
Breedings per year
1
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
7.4 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 632177
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