Lesser large-footed bat
The lesser large-footed bat (Myotis hasseltii) is a species of vesper bat. It can be found in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
| Lesser large-footed bat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Myotis |
| Species: | M. hasseltii |
| Binomial name | |
| Myotis hasseltii Temminck, 1840 | |
Description
Head and body length is 6 cm. Forearm 4 cm.
Grayish brown above and yellowish white below. Muzzle is blunt with face in front of the eyes are almost naked. Ears short. Wing membrane dark blackish brown. Very short and dense fur. Long feet.
Culture
Known as බොර වවුලා (bora wawulaa) in Sinhala.
References
- Bates, P.; Hutson, A.M.; Cariño, A.; Kingston, T.; Maryanto, I.; Molur, S. & Srinivasulu, C. (2008). "Myotis hasseltii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T14164A4413117. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T14164A4413117.en.
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