Townsend's big-eared bat
A species of Long-eared bats Scientific name : Corynorhinus townsendii Genus : Long-eared bats
Townsend's big-eared bat, A species of Long-eared bats
Scientific name: Corynorhinus townsendii
Genus: Long-eared bats
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Description
Townsend's big-eared bat is a medium-sized bat (7-12 g) with extremely long, flexible ears, and small yet noticeable lumps on each side of the snout. Its total length is around 10 cm (4 in.), its tail being around 5 cm (2 in) Its wingspan is about 28 cm (11 in). The dental formula of Corynorhinus townsendii is 2.1.2.3.3.1.3.3. × 2 = 36 
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Lifespan
16 years
Diet
Townsend's big-eared bat is predominantly insectivorous, feasting mostly on moths and beetles. It employs a hunting technique known as 'gleaning' where it captures prey directly from surfaces, offering a dietary preference for sedentary or slow-moving species.
Appearance
Townsend's big-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with large, mouse-like ears and a distinctively shaped nose leaf. It's covered in dense fur that's greyish-brown on the back and pale beneath. Adult males exhibit a glandular swelling on the lower lip during breeding season. Townsend's big-eared bat boasts a 38cm wingspan and a long tail fully enclosed in a membrane.
Behavior
Townsend's big-eared bat is a nocturnal creature, foraging primarily for insects and spiders. This species tends to be solitary, employing echolocation for hunting and navigation. Known for its long hibernation period within undisturbed caves or mines, townsend's big-eared bat employs strict territorial behavior with males guarding roosting sites, where females gather in maternity colonies.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Evening birds Genus
Long-eared bats Species
Townsend's big-eared bat 
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