Vordermann's pipistrelle

The Vordermann's pipistrelle (Hypsugo vordermanni) is a species of vesper bat found in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It was described in 1890 by the Dutch zoologist Fredericus Anna Jentink,^[2] who named it after its discoverer, the Dutch physician Adolphe Vorderman.

Vordermann's pipistrelle
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Chiroptera
Family:	Vespertilionidae
Genus:	Hypsugo
Species:	H. vordermanni
Binomial name
Hypsugo vordermanni Jentink, 1890
Range of Hypsugo vordermanni
Synonyms
Pipistrellus vordermanni (Jentinck, 1890)

Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology

The species is found on Banggi Island and Belitung Island. In Borneo, it has been reported in Tanjung Puting National Park, Sungai Sarawak Kiri, and Brunei. The species may occur in other locations along Borneo's coast from 0–100 m (0–330 ft) above sea level. It may only roost in coastal mangroves.

Conservation status

The IUCN has categorised the species as "Data Deficient" because the species is only known from a few records and localities, and its habitat preferences, population status, threats and ecology are not known. If it is restricted to mangroves, mangrove harvesting and coastal development are major threats to the species.

References

1. Görföl, T.; Kingston, T.; Hutson, A.M.; Francis, C.M. (2016). "Hypsugo vordermanni" (PDF). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T44195A22127778. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T44195A22127778.en.
2. Jentink, F. A. (1890). "On a collection of mammals from Billiton". Notes from the Leyden Museum. 12 (1–2): 149–154. S2CID 131033101.