Beijing mouse-eared bat

Beijing mouse-eared bat

Peking myotis

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Myotis pequinius

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

Appearance

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.

Distribution

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

Beijing mouse-eared bat habitat map
Beijing mouse-eared bat habitat map
Beijing mouse-eared bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

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

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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.

References

1. Beijing mouse-eared bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_mouse-eared_bat
2. Beijing mouse-eared bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/14190/22066613

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