Hidden tube-nosed bat explained

The hidden tube-nosed bat (Murina recondita) is a species of bat found in Taiwan.

Taxonomy

Murina recondita was described as a new species in 2009. The holotype had been collected in 2003 in Ruisui, Taiwan. Its species name "recondita" means "hidden" or "concealed", and was chosen in reference to the dull coloration of its fur.[1]

Description

It is a smaller member of its genus, with a forearm length of .[1]

Range and habitat

Murina recondita is endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in hilly and mountainous areas. It has been documented at a range of elevations from above sea level.

Notes and References

  1. 27755085. Three New Species of Murina (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Taiwan. Journal of Mammalogy. 90. 4. 980–991. Kuo. Hao-Chih. Fang. Yin-Ping. Csorba. Gábor. Lee. Ling-Ling. 2009. 10.1644/08-MAMM-A-036.1. free.