Fringed Myotis
Myotis thysanodes
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Vespertilionidae
About
The fringed myotis is a species of vesper bat that is found in British Columbia, Mexico, and the western United States.
Fun Fact
Activity level is low to none during periods of precipitation, since rain interferes with echolocation, flight, and thermoregulation.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in desert shrublands, sagebrush-grassland, and woodland habitats consisting of Douglas fir, oak, and pine trees.
Diet
Diet of the fringed myotis consists mainly of beetles (60 to 73%) and other flying insects, mainly moths (36-40%), which appear later in the evening, as well as arachnids and orthopterans.
Lifespan
18 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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