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Lesser mouse-eared bat

A species of Mouse-eared bats
Scientific name : Myotis blythii Genus : Mouse-eared bats

Lesser mouse-eared bat, A species of Mouse-eared bats
Scientific name: Myotis blythii
Genus: Mouse-eared bats

Description

The little mouse ear is very similar to the slightly larger big mouse ear. It reaches a head-trunk length of 62 to 71 (rarely from 54, or to 76) millimeters and a weight of 15 to 28 grams. The span is 380 to 400 millimeters, the Condbylobas length 17.2 to 18.5 millimeters. The tail is 53 to 59 (maximum 60) millimeters long, the ears 19.8 to 23.5 (maximum 26) and the forearm 52.5 to 59 (maximum 62.5) millimeters. The ears are narrow and shorter than those of the Great Mouse Ear. The front edge of the ears is not bent so much backwards, and the ears taper sharper. The tragus is narrower at the base, lancet-shaped and is almost half as long as the ear. The outer edge of the ear has 5 to 6 transverse folds. The muzzle is narrower and sharper compared to the Great Long-eared, which makes it look longer. The coat is short and the hair base is dark gray. The top is gray with a brownish tinge, while the underside is greyish white. Ears, muzzle and flies are light gray-brown. The tragus is bright yellowish white. The arms of the arms begin at the base of the toes. The spur is about half as long as the tail flight skin and has a narrow skin hem. Animals found in Switzerland usually have a bright spot between the ears. Other color staining abnormalities are unknown. A cognitive examination of three female animals from Iran found a chromosome number of 2n = 44.

General Info

Lifespan

21-30 years

Diet

Lesser mouse-eared bat is predominantly insectivorous, feeding extensively on small flying insects. Its diet includes moths, beetles, and other insects, which are often caught during flight.

Appearance

Lesser mouse-eared bat is a medium-sized bat with slender body shape. This bat is characterized by its dense, dull-brown fur, while the underparts are lighter. Lesser mouse-eared bat has long, narrow wings and a short tail. Its well-sized ears are rounded at the tips. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies are observed. Notably, this bat's face is marked by large brown eyes and a distinctive snout.

Behavior

Lesser mouse-eared bat is primarily a nocturnal species, foraging at night for flying insects. It demonstrates remarkable agility in flight, aided by its flexible wing membrane. This species typically roosts in caves, forming sizeable colonies with complex social dynamics. Markedly territorial, lesser mouse-eared bat defends its space via sensory cues like scent marking and audible vocalizations. This species exhibits no notable migratory patterns, primarily favoring its warm, temperate habitats.

Population

Decreasing

Scientific Classification

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