A small bat of California habitats.

Also called: California Myotis

Native status: Native to California

§ Quick facts

SizeBody 7–9 cm; wingspan 23–26 cm
Weight4–7 g
LifespanWild 10–14 years
OrderChiroptera
FamilyVespertilionidae

§ Encyclopedia

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.

Source: Wikipedia — California myotis Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

§ Identification

Field marks. Small dark brown bat with relatively short ears; pale belly.

Similar species. Other Myotis species (subtle differences).

Voice. Ultrasonic echolocation.

§ Diet & behavior

Diet. Small flying insects.

Behavior. Small bat of California habitats. Among the slowest US bats in flight.

§ Range

Western US

§ Habitat

Diverse habitats

§ Threats

Habitat loss.

§ Conservation status

According to the IUCN Red List, the california bat is currently classified as Least Concern.

§ What helps

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§ Further reading

§ Sources cited

  • Bat Conservation International
  • American Society of Mammalogists
  • IUCN Red List 2018