| Northern pipistrelle | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Pipistrellus |
| Species: | P. westralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pipistrellus westralis Koopman, 1984 | |
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Thenorthern pipistrelle (Pipistrellus westralis), also known asKoopman's or themangrove pipistrelle, is a species ofvesper bat found only inAustralia.[1] It is one of Australia's smallest bat species. On average, it weighs 3 g (0.11 oz).
P. westralis thrives primarily inmangrove habitats, but it is also found in adjacent thickets andriverine forests. Its range is along the coasts of northern Western Australia, Northern Territory, and north western Queensland.
Although its habitat is limited, it is common across its range and its population seems to be stable. The only current major threat to the species is habitat loss. It is present in a number of protected areas including Kakadu and Keep River National Parks, and the Prince Regent Nature Reserve.
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