AnAge entry for Vespadelus pumilus

Classification (HAGRID: 02431)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Chiroptera (Taxon entry)
                Family: Vespertilionidae
                    Genus: Vespadelus
Species
Vespadelus pumilus
Common name
Eastern forest bat

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
5 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1305
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Questionable
Observations

These animals have been found to live up to 5.0 years [1305]. Considering the longevity of similar species, however, maximum longevity could be significantly underestimated.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
421 days
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
Clutch or litter size
1.2
Breedings per year
1
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
0.83 g
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
5.4 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
79%

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 946226
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