A small bat with relatively long legs.

Native status: Native to western US

§ Quick facts

SizeBody 7–9 cm; wingspan 24–30 cm
Weight7–12 g
LifespanWild 9–14 years
OrderChiroptera
FamilyVespertilionidae

§ Encyclopedia

The long-legged myotis is a species of vesper bat that can be found in western Canada, Mexico, and the western United States.

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§ Identification

Field marks. Small dark brown bat with relatively long hind legs.

Similar species. Other Myotis species.

Voice. Ultrasonic echolocation.

§ Diet & behavior

Diet. Flying insects.

Behavior. Western US bat. Long legs are diagnostic.

§ Range

Western North America

§ Habitat

Diverse habitats

§ Threats

White-nose syndrome.

§ Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, the western long-legged myotis is currently classified as Least Concern.

§ What helps

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§ Further reading

§ Sources cited

  • Bat Conservation International
  • IUCN Red List 2018