Azores noctule
Azores noctule ( Nyctalus azoreum )
The Azores noctule ( Nyctalus azoreum ) is a species of bat. He is exclusively and thus endemic to the Azores, where he beside another species of bat of the genus Pipistrellus, probably the Madeira - bat ( Pipistrellus maderensis ), the only native mammal was until the arrival of man.
The nature sees her closest relatives, the little noctule ( Nyctalus leisleri ), very similar, but remains slightly smaller with just under 6 cm in length.
Features
The Azores noctule reaches a height 51-57 mm. The color corresponds to the Great Noctule, the short coat is close fitting and on the entire body one color rusty brown to dark brown and shiny. The wings of the type is narrow and long, the wingspan is about 300 mm.
Dissemination
The distribution of the Azores Noctule limited to the Azores, he is shown from an endemic of the island group. The bat is found on seven of the nine islands, wherein the detection on Flores is uncertain. For Corvo has no evidence.
Way of life
The Azores noctule is diurnal than other bats to a greater extent, which may be due to the absence of raptors in his homeland. The main hunting season is, however, just before sunset to about 21 clock. The hunt takes place both individually and in groups. About the other habit of the species, however, little is known how the other noctule they should mainly feed on insects.
For hikes and for reproductive behavior of Azores flight glider No data are available.
System
Nyctalus plancyi
Noctule ( Nyctalus noctula )
Nyctalus aviator
Giant noctule ( Nyctalus lasiopterus )
Leisler ( Nyctalus leisleri )
Azores noctule ( Nyctalus azoreum )
The Azores noctule is one of eight types of noctule ( Nyctalus ). He is as endemic to the Azores is the sister species of the Little Noctule, where he was regarded as a subspecies of the same for a long time.
The species probably originated in a European population of the Little Noctule the end of the Pleistocene developed. Both together represent the sister group of a taxon consisting of the Noctule ( Nyctalus noctula ), the giant noctule ( Nyctalus lasiopterus ) and Asian style Nyctalus is aviator formed. , Also based in Asia kind Nyctalus plancyi, the basalste type and thus the sister species to the rest of noctule types dar. The mountain noctule ( Nyctalus montanus ), which was also formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Little Noctule, and Nyctalus Furvus were in this study not considered.
Threats and conservation
Because of its small distribution area and the declining stocks of the Azores noctule by IUCN is listed as threatened ( vulnerable ).