The serotine bat has declined in many areas in its European range. Loss of feeding habitat is thought to have played a part in the decline. In addition, as this bat almost exclusively roosts in buildings, it is highly vulnerable to disturbance from construction work and toxic timber treatments. In the United Kingdom serotine bats benefit from a very comprehensive level of legal protection, as is the case across much of Europe. References External links Bats of Africa Bats of Asia Bats of Europe Mammals of Azerbaijan Eptesicus Mammals described in 1774 Taxa named by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber