Pipistrellus tasmaniensis (Gould, 1858) The eastern false pipistrelle (Falsistrellus tasmaniensis) is a vesper bat that occurs in eastern and south-eastern Australia, including the island of Tasmania.

A species of genus Falsistrellus, allied to the family Vespertilionidae.

[2][3] The first description was published by John Gould in his third volume of Mammals of Australia, issued in 1858.

[4] A falsistrelle bat—resembling the species Falsistrellus mackenziei—with brownish fur over the back, dark or reddish, and a lighter greyish colour at the front.

The ear is prominent from the fur, and characteristic notches are seen at the outer margin of each lobe.