Myotis annatessae
Myotis annatessae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Vespertilionidae |
Genus: | Myotis |
Species: | M. annatessae
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Binomial name | |
Myotis annatessae Kruskop & Borisenko, 2013
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Myotis annatessae is a recently described species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is endemic to Vietnam and Laos.[1]
Taxonomy[]
The species initial holotype was collected at the Song Con River[2] in Vietnam.[1]
Description[]
The species resembles smaller specimens of Myotis muricola, but is differentiated by a cranial and external characteristics.[3]
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][4]
Conservation[]
The bat is considered data-deficient because of the lack of samples and information about the species.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Srinivasulu, C.; Srinivasulu, B. (2019). "Myotis annatessae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T85342605A85342608. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T85342605A85342608.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ , Wikipedia, 2021-08-18, retrieved 2021-09-14
- ^ 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. S2CID 45328712.
- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Myotis annatessae". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List data deficient species
- Mouse-eared bats
- Bats of Southeast Asia
- Mammals described in 2013