Asian particolored bat
Scientific name Vespertilio sinensis. A bat species found in East Asia. Used primarily in zoological contexts.
The Asian particolored bat is a type of bat that can also be seen in Japan.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or formal taxonomic contexts; not recommended for everyday use.
Compound of 東洋 (tōyō, 'Orient, East Asia'), 雛 (hina, 'chick, young bird', here used for 'small'), and 蝙蝠 (kōmori, 'bat'). The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely reflects its distribution and small size.