Eastern Small-footed Bat

Eastern Small-footed Bat

Physical characteristics

The Eastern Small-Footed Bat is 65–95 mm in total length, and weighs between 4–8 grams. Like all bats, the Eastern Small-Footed Bat has a flight membrane that connects the body to the forelimbs and tail, which creates the bats flight.

Distribution

The Eastern Small-Footed Bat ranges from The Northeastern United States down to Georgia and across to Oklahoma.

Reproduction

Little is known about the reproductive habits of the Eastern Small-Footed Bat. Mating usually occurs in autumn, and the fertility is stored within the female until spring, when the baby is born.

Longevity

The Eastern Small-Footed Bat has been recorded at living up to the age of 12 years.

ources

*"Myotis Leibii". www.discoverlife.org/nh/tx/Vertebrata/Mammalia/Myotis/Leibii. December 5 2007


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