Black Myotis
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| Myotis nigricans Schinz, 1821 |
The Black Myotis (Myotis nigricans), is a bat species from South and Central America.
Its body is dark Brown/black. The head to body length, not including the tail, is about 5cm (2 in.). The Black Myotis is a tiny bat with a small pointed non-noseleaf snout. Its ears are pointy and triangular, and extremely sensitive. Its forearm-like wings have single claws while its hind feet have five, and its torso is covered in a short hair layer. (Murciélago Pardo).
[edit] Habitat
Low, middle, and higher elevation forests, gardens, agricultural areas; nocturnal; flies in more open areas, along trails, streams, etc.; roosts in trees, rock crevices, buildings.
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