California Myotis

Myotis californicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

The California myotis is a species of vesper bat. It is found in British Columbia in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, and in the western United States, including California.

Fun Fact

Females give birth to one pup per year and can live for about 15 years in the wild.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range === Within California, the California myotis inhabits a variety of geographical areas, ranging from coastal environments to the desert.

Diet

Diet includes moths, flies, and other flying insects.

Lifespan

15 years (wild)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR

Browse all Mammals →