Myotis laniger

Chinese water myotis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Myotis
Species: M. laniger
Binomial name
Myotis laniger
Peters, 1871

The Chinese water myotis (Myotis laniger) is a species of vesper bat. It is native to eastern India, Vietnam and China where it is found in forest habitats. It is believed to roost in caves and hollow trees.

References

  1. Csorba, G.; Bates, P. (2008). "Myotis laniger". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
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