Nepal myotis explained

Myotis nipalensis commonly known as Nepal myotis is a vesper bat of genus Myotis.

Description

They are small, with the total length less than 10cm (00inches) and wing span less than 4cm (02inches). It has a small ear and long narrow tragus.It has dense pelage the dorsal pelage is basally dark and dark tipped, ventral pelage is also dark but with paler tips.[1]

Reproduction

They reproduce once a year giving birth to a single offspring.

Distribution

They are endemic to Asia and are found from Iran to Siberia.

Habitat

They are found in both high and low altitude regions. They inhabit a variety of habitats including arid regions mountainous regions and forests.

Diet

They mainly fest on lepidopterans. They hunt at dusk.

Subspecies

Mammal Species of the World lists three subspecies:

Notes and References

  1. A Guide to the Mammals of China By Andrew T. Smith, Yan Xie, Robert S. Hoffmann, Darrin Lunde, John MacKinnon, Don E. Wilson, W. Chris Wozencraft