Eastern Falsistrelle
Scientific name: Falsistrellus tasmaniensis
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Eastern False Pipistrelle, Falsistrellus tasmaniensis
Image: Michael Pennay
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Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Falsistrellus
- Species
- tasmaniensis
- Family
- Vespertilionidae
- Order
- Chiroptera
- Subclass
- Eutheria
- Subphylum
- Vertebrata
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Kingdom
- Animalia
Introduction
Very little is known about Eastern False Pipistrelles or Falsistrelles. They are under threat from intensive forestry in their habitat.
Habitat
Eastern Falsistrelle roost in hollows in old trees in higher rainfall forests. However they occasionally roost in disused buildings.
Distribution
Feeding and diet
Eastern Falsistrelles feed on insects, including moths, beetles and ants.
Conservation status
Eastern Falsistrelles are vulnerable to loss of roost sites in tree hollows and loss of feeding grounds by forestry activities, clearing for agriculture and housing.
