Western yellow bat

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This article is about the bat species found in North America. For the species with the same name found in Madagascar, see Malagasy yellow bat.

Western yellow bat

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Lasiurus
Species:
L. xanthinus
Binomial name
Lasiurus xanthinus
Thomas, 1897
Geographic range of the western yellow bat
Synonyms
  • Dasypterus ega xanthinus Thomas, 1897
  • Lasiurus xanthinus Thomas, 1897

The western yellow bat (Lasiurus xanthinus) is a species of

vesper bat found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. This species roosts in trees such as Populus fremontii, Platanus wrightii, and Quercus arizonica.[2] If available, the western yellow bat will use the dead fronds that encircle palm trees as a roosting site.[3]

Taxonomy and etymology

It was

species name "xanthinus" is from Ancient Greek xanthos, meaning "pertaining to yellow."[9]

Description

The cranial anatomy of the western yellow bat.

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.[10]

Range and habitat

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.[1]

Conservation

As of 2017, it is evaluated as a

IUCN.[1]

References

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    doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T41532A22004260.en
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  2. ^ "Lasiurus xanthinus - Western Yellow Bat". InfoNatura. NatureServe. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
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  4. doi:10.1080/00222939709487398
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  5. doi:10.1093/jmammal/gyv135
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  7. ^ Baker, R. J.; Patton, J. C.; Genoways, H. H.; Bickham, J. W. (1988). "Genic studies of Lasiurus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)". Occasional Papers, the Museum, Texas Tech University (117).
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  9. ^ Stangl, F. B.; Christiansen, P. G.; Galbraith, E. J. (1993). "Abbreviated guide to pronunciation and etymology of scientific names for North American land mammals north of Mexico" (PDF). Occasional Papers, the Museum, Texas Tech University (154): 1–28.
  10. ISBN 978-1421408439
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