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The southeastern myotis (Myotis austroriparius) is a small bat found throughout the Gulf Coastal Plain and the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Plain of the southeastern United States. See more
Southeastern myotis are an important food source for barred owls, particularly in the nesting season. They are less important as a food source outside of the nesting season. See more
Bottomland hardwood forests are facets of southeastern myotis ecology. This species roosts and forages near water. Bottomland hardwood forests typically contain bald cypress and water tupelo which are common roosting trees of bottomland bats. … See more
The southeastern myotis is currently listed (informally) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a species of management concern. This species is associated with bottomland hardwood forests. This habitat type has suffered a loss of land cover with the estimation of … See more
WEBAug 19, 2021 · The southeastern myotis is a forest- and cave-dwelling bat. Southeastern myotis are relatively small bats, weighing 5–8 grams (approximately as much as 1 or 2 US quarters) and have a wingspan of …
WEBA medium-sized bat, the Southeastern myotis weighs 5 to 12 grams and has gray to brown dorsal fur with yellowish to white fur on the belly. The Southeastern myotis generally forms colonies in caves, but colonies have …
WEBThe southeastern myotis weighs 5–8 g. Its diet consists predominantly of insects. All species of the genus Myotis, including the southeastern bat, rest by day and forage at night. They often hunt and feed over water.
WEBSoutheastern myotis are most commonly associated with caves, where they form large maternity colonies, sometimes containing thousands of individuals. This bat appears to remain active for much of the year in the …
WEBThe southeastern myotis is distinguishable from other Myotis species by its woolly, bi-colored fur (dark brown at the base with pale tips) and especially long toe hairs. Summer habitat includes hardwood and mixed forests, …
WEBAug 18, 2023 · Fact File. Scientific Name: Myotis austroriparius. Classification: Mammalia, Order Chiroptera, Family Vespertilionidae. Identifying Characteristics. This species is very similar in appearance to …