Peninsular myotis
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Myotis peninsularis

The peninsular myotis (Myotis peninsularis ) is a species of vesper bat. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico, found only within Baja California Sur state on the southern Baja California Peninsula. Its habitats include the southern Peninsular Ranges and deserts.

Appearance

It is 91 mm (3.6 in) long.Its tail is 34 mm (1.3 in) long, and does not extend past the uropatagium.Its forearm is 39 mm (1.5 in) long.

Distribution

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It is only found in southern Baja California.

Peninsular myotis habitat map
Peninsular myotis habitat map
Peninsular myotis
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Conservation

It is currently listed as endangered by the IUCN.It meets the criteria to be listed as endangered because it is only found to in three or four locations, its extent of occurrence is less than 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi), and its habitat is expected to decline in quality in extent in the future.Threats to this species tourist activities.

References

1. Peninsular myotis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsular_myotis
2. Peninsular myotis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/14189/22066405

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