Western yellow bat
Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
Genus
SPECIES
Lasiurus xanthinus
Weight
9.2-22.5
0.3-0.8
goz
g oz 
Length
100.7-110.6
4-4.4
mminch
mm inch 
Wingspan
33.5-35.5
13.2-14
cminch
cm inch 

The western yellow bat (Dasypterus xanthinus ) is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. This species roosts in trees such as Populus fremontii, Platanus wrightii, and Quercus arizonica. If available, the western yellow bat will use the dead fronds that encircle palm trees as a roosting site.

Appearance

The western yellow bat is a small species, though it is larger than the southern yellow bat. Its fur is bright yellow. Individuals weigh approximately 16 g (0.56 oz). Its forearm length is 42–47 mm (1.7–1.9 in). Its dental formula is 1.1.2.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.

Distribution

Geography

Continents
Biogeographical realms

Its range includes the Southwestern United States of Arizona, California, and New Mexico, in addition to parts of Mexico.It is found in West and Central Mexico, as well as Baja California.

Western yellow bat habitat map

Climate zones

Western yellow bat habitat map
Western yellow bat
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Mating Habits

MATING BEHAVIOR
BABY CARRYING
2 to 4
INDEPENDENT AGE
1.5 months

Population

Conservation

As of 2017, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this category because it has a wide geographic range; its population is presumably large; its range includes protected areas; and it is unlikely to be experiencing rapid population decline.

References

1. Western yellow bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_yellow_bat
2. Western yellow bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41532/22004260

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