Myotis annatessae
Myotis annatessae is a recently described species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to Vietnam and Laos.[1]
| Myotis annatessae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Myotis |
| Species: | M. annatessae |
| Binomial name | |
| Myotis annatessae Kruskop & Borisenko, 2013 | |
Taxonomy
The species initial holotype was collected at the Song Con River in Vietnam.[1]
Description
The species resembles smaller specimens of Myotis muricola, but is differentiated by a cranial and external characteristics.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. It is only known to occur in only two localities in Vietnam (Ha Tinh province) and Laos (Khammouan province). It is found from 200–1,300 m (660–4,270 ft) above sea level.[1][3]
Conservation
The bat is considered data-deficient because of the lack of samples and information about the species.[1]
References
- Srinivasulu, C.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Myotis annatessae". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T85342605A85342608.
- Kruskop, Sergey V.; Borisenko, Alex V. (December 2013). "A New Species of South-East Asian Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae), with Comments on Vietnamese 'Whiskered Bats'". Acta Chiropterologica. 15 (2): 293–305. doi:10.3161/150811013X678937. ISSN 1508-1109.
- "ITIS Standard Report Page: Myotis annatessae". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
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