Plecotus turkmenicus

Plecotus turkmenicus is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
It has been assessed by the IUCN as least concern.
Taxonomy.
The bat was considered a synonym or subspecies of "P. austriacus" by Strelkov. It was raised to species status in 2006 by Spitzenberger.
Habitat and distribution.
The bat is found in the northwestern part of Karakum desert in Turkmenistan and the western Ustyurt plateau and Mangyshlak in Kazakhstan. It is found in temperate deserts.
The bats roost in natural caves and wells.
Conservation.
The bat has been assessed as least concern by the IUCN due to its large range and population, and lack of significant population decline. The bat occurs in a few protected areas across its range.