Nepal myotis

Nowadays, Nepal myotis is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. Its impact has become evident in various areas, from politics to popular culture. Over time, Nepal myotis has become a point of interest for experts and the general public, generating debate and reflection on its implications. In this article, we will explore in depth the meaning and importance of Nepal myotis, as well as its influence on our daily lives.

Nepal myotis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Myotis
Species:
M. nipalensis
Binomial name
Myotis nipalensis
Dobson, 1871

Myotis nipalensis commonly known as Nepal myotis is a vesper bat of genus Myotis.

Description

They are small, with the total length less than 10 centimetres (4 in) and wing span less than 4 centimetres (2 in). It has a small ear and long narrow tragus. It has dense pelage the dorsal pelage is basally dark and dark tipped, ventral pelage is also dark but with paler tips.

Reproduction

They reproduce once a year giving birth to a single offspring.

Distribution

They are endemic to Asia and are found from Iran to Siberia.

Habitat

They are found in both high and low altitude regions. They inhabit a variety of habitats including arid regions mountainous regions and forests.

Diet

They mainly fest on lepidopterans. They hunt at dusk.

Subspecies

Mammal Species of the World lists three subspecies:

  • Myotis nipalensis nipalensis (Dobson, 1871)
  • Myotis nipalensis przewalskii (Bobrinski, 1926)
  • Myotis nipalensis transcaspicus (Ognev & Heptner, 1928)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Srinivasulu, B.; Srinivasulu, C. (2019). "Myotis nipalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T136495A21976309. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T136495A21976309.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Species Myotis nipalensis". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 894–1531. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
  3. ^ a b A Guide to the Mammals of China By Andrew T. Smith, Yan Xie, Robert S. Hoffmann, Darrin Lunde, John MacKinnon, Don E. Wilson, W. Chris Wozencraft