Micro-bats (Microchiropterans) form an extremely diverse group of wildlife and the identification of individual species requires the use of specialised survey methods due to the superficial similarity of many species, their small size, and largely inaudible calls. The Nyctophilus genus has several species in Australia and cannot be identified further then the genus level through bat call detection devices.

AARC staff are trained in conducting targeted micro-bat survey utilising equipment such as Harp Traps and Mist Nets in accordance with the ‘Survey Guidelines for Australia’s Threatened Bats’. This is a photo of a Lesser long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus geoffroyi) that was identified during field surveys conducted by AARC staff.