Myotis indochinensis
Myotis indochinensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Vespertilionidae |
Genus: | Myotis |
Species: | M. indochinensis
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Binomial name | |
Myotis indochinensis Son, 2013
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Distribution |
Myotis indochinensis, commonly known as the Indochinese mouse-eared bat, is a species of cave-dwelling bat in the family Vespertilionidae.[2] It is found in Vietnam and China.
Taxonomy
Specimens belonging to this species were previously confused with Myotis annectans. However, they were later recognized on the basis of their larger external, cranial measurements and well-developed sagittal and lambdoid crests.[3][4]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in
.The species is at least partially cave-dwelling and is also known to range and roost in forests.[3]
Threats
Although very little is known about the species, it may be under threat from the disturbance of caves and logging in its habitat.[3]
Conservation
The species may occur in protected areas spread across its range.[3]
References
- . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Taxonomy browser (Myotis indochinensis)". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
- ^ a b c d Son, N.; Görföl, T.; Csorba, G. (2019). "Myotis indochinensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T85342688A85342691.
- S2CID 90351335.