Description
Daubenton's bat is a medium sized to small species. The bat's fluffy fur is brownish grey on the back and silvery grey on the underside. Juveniles have darker fur than adults. The bats have reddish pink faces and noses, but the area around the eyes is bare. When the bat is agitated, the ears are held at right angles. The wings and tail membrane are dark brown.
Daubenton's bat is typically 45 to 55 mm long, with an average wingspan of 240 to 275 mm. Daubenton's Bat weighs between 7 and 15 grams.
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