About Myotis velifer (J.A.Allen, 1890)
Scientific Name and Size
This species, scientifically named Myotis velifer, is larger than most other bats in the Myotis group, with a forearm length ranging from 37 to 44 millimetres, which equals 1.5 to 1.7 inches.
Color and External Features
It is brown in color and has short ears. A bare patch of skin on its back sets it apart from other large Myotis bats.
Sexual Dimorphism
Males of this species are smaller than females.
Typical Habitats
For habitat and distribution, it typically resides in caves, though it is also known to live in mines and buildings.
Population Distribution
The largest populations of this bat occur in southwest Kansas and Mexico.
Winter Roosting Behavior
During winter hibernation, groups of over a thousand individuals have been observed roosting on cave ceilings.
