Mount Sasatoya Luminous Moss and Brown Long-eared Bat Habitat Cave

笹塒山のヒカリゴケ及びウサギコウモリ生息洞窟 · Sasatoyasannohikarigokeoyobiusagikoumoriseisokudoukutsu

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: July 3, 1984
Location: 群馬県高崎市
Prefectures: Gunma
Scientific name: Plecotus sacrimontis

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Long-eared Bat

A medium-sized bat with rabbit-like long ears, roosting in caves and tree hollows and catching insects in flight. Caves such as Iwaizumi in Iwate and Saiko in Yamanashi are protected as Natural Monuments for its habitat.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Mount Sasatoya Luminous Moss and Brown Long-eared Bat Habitat Cave is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (群馬県高崎市). A medium-sized bat with…

The designated site is in 群馬県高崎市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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Mount Sasatoya Luminous Moss and Brown Long-eared Bat Habitat Cave

About the Japanese Long-eared Bat

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