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Eastern small-footed myotis

Order : Chiroptera
Family : Vespertilionidae
Subfamily : Vespertilioninae
Species : Myotis leibii

 

The Eastern small-footed myotis is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the eastern small-footed myotis

The Small footed bat (Myotis leibii) is a state threatened species in Pennsylvania that no summer studies have focused on. (Full text)

In Pennsylvania, the Small-footed bat (Myotis leibii) is listed as threatened and the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) is listed as federally endangered by the U. (Full text)

Discussion The hindfoot of the Eastern Small-footed Myotis is slightly smaller than that of most other members of the genus. (Full text)

Stewardship Overview: The eastern small-footed myotis is most vulnerable during hibernation. (Full text)

The eastern small-footed myotis is the smallest bat in eastern North America. (Full text)

1. Myotis, genus Myotis -- (largest and most widely distributed genus of bats)
Myotis
genus Myotis
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