Peninsular myotis
Template:Short description Template:Speciesbox The peninsular myotis (Myotis peninsularis) is a species of vesper bat. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico, found only within Baja California Sur state on the southern Baja California Peninsula. Its habitats include the southern Peninsular Ranges and deserts.
Taxonomy and etymology
It was first encountered in August 1896 by Loye H. Miller. It was described by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. in 1898.[1] It was previously considered a subspecies of the cave myotis, Myotis velifer.[2] Its species name peninsularis is Latin in origin, meaning "of or connected with a peninsula".
Description
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Range and habitat
It is only found in southern Baja California.[3]
Conservation
It is currently listed as endangered by the IUCN. It meets the criteria to be listed as endangered because it is only found to in three or four locations, its extent of occurrence is less than Script error: No such module "convert"., and its habitat is expected to decline in quality in extent in the future. Tourist activities pose a threat to this species.[4]
References
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- ↑ a b Miller Jr, G. S. (1898). XVII.—Description of a new bat from lower California. Journal of Natural History, 2(8), 124-125.
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- Mouse-eared bats
- Bats of Mexico
- Endemic mammals of Mexico
- Endemic fauna of the Baja California Peninsula
- Natural history of Baja California Sur
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Mammals described in 1898
- Taxa named by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr.
- Endangered biota of Mexico
- Endangered fauna of North America
- Taxonomy articles created by Polbot