Japanese Long-eared Bat

Plecotus sacrimontis

A medium-sized bat with rabbit-like long ears, roosting in caves and tree hollows and catching insects in flight. Caves such as Iwaizumi in Iwate and Saiko in Yamanashi are protected as Natural Monuments for its habitat.

Scientific name: Plecotus sacrimontis
Group: Mammals
Prefectures: Iwate, Gunma, Yamanashi
日本語: ウサギコウモリ
简体中文: 日本长耳蝠

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Natural Monuments related to the Japanese Long-eared Bat

National Natural Monument

MammalsHabitat / breeding site

Iwaizumi Spring Cave and Its Bats

Rhinolophus nippon, Rhinolophus cornutus, Plecotus sacrimontis, Murina hilgendorfi, Myotis macrodactylus

Iwate

National Natural Monument

MammalsHabitat / breeding site

Saiko Bat Cave and Its Bats

Rhinolophus nippon, Rhinolophus cornutus, Plecotus sacrimontis, Pipistrellus abramus

Yamanashi

Mount Sasatoya Luminous Moss and Brown Long-eared Bat Habitat Cave

Prefectural Natural Monument

MammalsHabitat / breeding site

Mount Sasatoya Luminous Moss and Brown Long-eared Bat Habitat Cave

Plecotus sacrimontis

Gunma

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Japanese Long-eared Bat is protected as a Natural Monument (2 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Japanese Long-eared Bat" on this page.

The Japanese Long-eared Bat is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Iwate, Gunma, Yamanashi.