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.
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starts withThe 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.
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.
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.