Arizona myotis
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The Arizona myotis (Myotis occultus) or southwestern little brown myotis[1] is a vesper bat species inhabiting much of the southwestern United States and central Mexico as far south as the Distrito Federal.[2]
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 1909 by American zoologist Ned Hollister. The holotype was collected near Needles, California, in 1905.[3] Its specific name "occultus" is Latin for "hidden or concealed".
Description
It is a small species with a total length of Script error: No such module "convert".— of the total length, Script error: No such module "convert". consists of its tail. Its fur is glossy brown with a cinnamon tint. The ventral fur and its face are paler brown.[3]
Range and habitat
Its range includes parts of the Southwestern United States and the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is found in a range of elevations from near sea level to Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.[2]
Conservation
As of 2018, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because it has a wide geographic range, its range includes protected areas, and it is not likely experiencing rapid population decline.[2]
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