AnAge entry for Nycticeius humeralis

Classification (HAGRID: 02061)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Chiroptera (Taxon entry)
                Family: Vespertilionidae
                    Genus: Nycticeius
Species: Nycticeius humeralis
Common name: Evening bat

Maximum longevity: 6 years (wild)
Source: ref. 424
Sample size: Medium
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: In the wild, these animals live about 2 years, though 6 year-old animals have been reported. Their maximum longevity could be underestimated.

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

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