David's Myotis

Myotis davidii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae

About

David's myotis is a species of microbat in the Vespertilionidae family native to China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. First identified in 1869 by Wilhelm Peters, it is similar in morphology to species like M. mystacinus, M. ikonnikovi, M. brandtii, and M. sibiricus. It was previously considered to be a subspecies of the whiskered bat.

Fun Fact

First identified in 1869 by Wilhelm Peters, it is similar in morphology to species like M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to China where it is found in the provinces of Hebei, Hubei, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Hong Kong.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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