Taddei's serotine (Eptesicus taddeii) is a species of medium-sized bat belonging to the family Vespertilionidae. It is restricted to the Atlantic Forest of southern Brazil.

Taddei's serotine
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Eptesicus
Species:
E. taddeii
Binomial name
Eptesicus taddeii

The bat has a total length of up to 120 millimetres (4.7 in) and is most similar to Eptesicus brasiliensis but can be distinguished from that species by its more robust appearance, redder colouring, larger muzzle and rounder-shaped ears. The specific name honours the Brazilian zoologist Valdir Antônio Taddei.

References

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  1. ^ Solari, S. (2017). "Eptesicus taddeii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T88151044A88151047. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T88151044A88151047.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.