Facts About Plecotus
The genus *Plecotus* comprises a variety of long-eared bats, with numerous new species being described and identified in recent years. Here are some notable members of this genus:
- *Plecotus ariel*
- *Plecotus auritus* (Brown long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus austriacus* (Grey long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus balensis* (Ethiopian big-eared bat)
- *Plecotus christii* (Christie's big-eared bat)
- *Plecotus gaisleri* (Gaisler's long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus homochrous*
- *Plecotus kolombatovici* (Kolombatovic's long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus kozlovi*
- *Plecotus macrobullaris* (Alpine long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus ognevi* (Ognev's long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus sacrimontis* (Japanese long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus sardus* (Sardinian long-eared bat)
- *Plecotus strelkovi* (Strelkov's big-eared bat)
- *Plecotus taivanus* (Taiwan big-eared bat)
- *Plecotus teneriffae* (Canary big-eared bat)
- *Plecotus turkmenicus*
- *Plecotus wardi*
These bats are characterized by their notably long ears and can be found in various regions worldwide.