Rickett’s Big-footed Myotis

Chinese name: 大足鼠耳蝠
Family: 蝙蝠科 Vespertilionidae
Scientific name: Myotis pilosus
Conservation status: 易危 VU
Habitat: Caves and near water

Description:
This is a medium-sized bat species found in East Asia, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. It is named for its large feet, which are adapted for catching prey on the surface of water. This species has brown or grayish fur and a wingspan of about 25–30 cm. It inhabits forests, wetlands, and rural areas, often roosting in caves, tree hollows, and buildings. It is nocturnal and feeds primarily on aquatic insects, which it catches using echolocation and its specialized feet.

Reference:
Peng, L. (2019). Bats survey in Guangdong and Macau with diet composition of Cynopterus sphinx and the analysis of sugar types in its foraging fruits [Master’s thesis, Jishou University]. 吉首大学

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