Wildlifeof Thailand
Asian Long-fingered Bat
Miniopteridae
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Miniopterus fuliginosus
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Caves and forest from lowlands to mountains
Range
South, East and Southeast Asia
The Asian long-fingered bat has exceptionally elongated third fingers and long narrow wings suited to rapid, efficient flight. Its dark fur and folded-back second phalanx are typical of Miniopterus. Genetic work separated Asian M. fuliginosus from the European bent-winged bat complex (Mammal Diversity Database; specialist Miniopterus studies).
It ranges broadly across South, East and Southeast Asia. Large colonies roost in caves and mines, sometimes moving seasonally among sites, and hunt flying insects above forest and open country. Dependence on a network of undisturbed caves makes local populations sensitive to roost loss (species-level cave studies). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Asian Long-fingered Bat eat?
- Flying insects
- What habitat does the Asian Long-fingered Bat live in?
- Caves and forest from lowlands to mountains
- Where is the Asian Long-fingered Bat found?
- South, East and Southeast Asia