Murina recondita
Murina recondita is a species of bat found in Taiwan.[1]
| Murina recondita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Murina |
| Species: | M. recondita |
| Binomial name | |
| Murina recondita Kuo, Fang, Csorba, & Lee, 2009 | |
Taxonomy
Murina recondita was described as a new species in 2009. The holotype had been collected in 2003 in Ruisui, Taiwan. Its species name "recondita" means "hidden" or "concealed", and was chosen in reference to the dull coloration of its fur.[2]
Description
It is a smaller member of its genus, with a forearm length of 28–31.5 mm (1.10–1.24 in).[2]
Range and habitat
Murina recondita is endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in hilly and mountainous areas. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 40–2,200 m (130–7,220 ft) above sea level.[1]
References
- Lee, L.; Kuo, H. (2017). "Murina recondita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T84500842A84500845. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T84500842A84500845.en.
- Kuo, Hao-Chih; Fang, Yin-Ping; Csorba, Gábor; Lee, Ling-Ling (2009). "Three New Species of Murina (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Taiwan". Journal of Mammalogy. 90 (4): 980–991. doi:10.1644/08-MAMM-A-036.1. JSTOR 27755085.
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