Myotis annatessae explained

Myotis annatessae is a recently described species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to Vietnam and Laos.

Taxonomy

The species initial holotype was collected at the Song Con River in Vietnam.

Description

The species resembles smaller specimens of Myotis muricola, but is differentiated by a cranial and external characteristics.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. It is only known to occur in only two localities in Vietnam (Ha Tinh province) and Laos (Khammouan province). It is found from NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) above sea level.[2]

Conservation

The bat is considered data-deficient because of the lack of samples and information about the species.

References

  1. Kruskop. Sergey V.. Borisenko. Alex V.. December 2013. A New Species of South-East Asian Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with Comments on Vietnamese 'Whiskered Bats'. Acta Chiropterologica. 15. 2. 293–305. 10.3161/150811013X678937. 45328712. 1508-1109.
  2. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Myotis annatessae. www.itis.gov. 2020-03-07.