Shoreline ear

Shoreline ear
Systematics
Order :	Bats (chiroptera)
Superfamily :	Smooth-nosed (Vespertilionoidea)
Family :	Smooth-nosed (Vespertilionidae)
Subfamily :	Myotinae
Genre :	Mouse ears ( myotis )
Type :	Shoreline ear
Scientific name
	Myotis riparius
	Handley , 1960

Distribution area of the sea moth ear

The sea moth ear ( Myotis riparius ) is a bat in the smooth-nosed family that is found in Central and South America.

features

The species is a small member of the genus with a head body length of 40 to 54 mm, a tail length of 31 to 43 mm and a weight of 4 to 7 g. It has 32 to 38 mm long forearms, 7 to 9 mm long hind feet and 11 to 14 mm long ears. The slightly woolly fur on the top is made up of hairs 5 to 6 mm long. It varies in color from dark brown to orange-brown, while the underside is covered by light brown fur. The dark brown ears of the sea meager are narrow and the pinkish brown skin is visible on the muzzle. The flight membranes are colored black. The sea mouse-ear is very similar to the black mouse-ear ( Myotis nigricans ). The distinctive feature of the bank mule ear is the laterally located and rarely visible second premolar in the upper jaw.

Distribution and way of life

The sea moth ear occurs from eastern Honduras to northern Argentina and Uruguay . The species is often observed in evergreen forests, in partly deciduous forests and over adjacent open spaces. It usually reaches a height of 1000 meters and rarely 2000 meters.

The animals form colonies in the resting place and hunt insects.

status

There are no threats to the sea mule ear. It is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN .

supporting documents

↑ Myotis riparius . In: Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
^ ^A ^b Reid, Fiona: A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico . Oxford University Press, 2009, pp. 153 ( Myotis riparius ).
↑ ^a ^b ^c Myotis riparius in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2017. Posted by: Barquez, R. Perez, S. & Diaz, M., 2016. Retrieved on February 14 2018th

[Wilson_&_Reeder_2005-1] Myotis riparius . In: Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .

[Reid-2] A ^b Reid, Fiona: A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico . Oxford University Press, 2009, pp. 153 ( Myotis riparius ).

[IUCN-3] Myotis riparius in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2017. Posted by: Barquez, R. Perez, S. & Diaz, M., 2016. Retrieved on February 14 2018th