beijing mouse eared bat

    Beijing mouse-eared bat GudangMovies21 Rebahinxxi LK21

    The Beijing mouse-eared bat or Peking myotis (Myotis pequinius) is a species of vesper bat. It is found only in China.


    Taxonomy


    It was described as a new species in 1908 by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas.
    The holotype had been collected by Malcolm Playfair Anderson in 1907.
    Anderson encountered the species in a cave 30 mi (48 km) west of Beijing.


    Description


    It is a relatively large mouse-eared bat with a forearm length of 48–50 mm (1.9–2.0 in).
    Its fur is short and velvety, with the fur on its back a gray, reddish-brown.
    In contrast, its belly fur is off-white.


    Biology and ecology


    It is insectivorous, consuming mostly beetles.
    During the day, individuals roost in caves, though they may also roost in human structures.


    Range and habitat


    The Beijing mouse-eared bat is endemic to China, where it is found in the provinces of Anhui, Beijing, Henan, Jiangsu, Shanxi, and Sichuan.


    Conservation


    As of 2019, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.
    It meets the criteria for this classification because its extent of occurrence exceeds 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi); its population is presumably large; and it is unlikely to be experiencing rapid population decline.


    See also


    Beijing barbastelle


    References

Kata Kunci Pencarian: beijing mouse eared bat

beijing mouse eared bat