Townsend's big-eared bat
A species of Long-eared bats Scientific name : Corynorhinus townsendii Genus : Long-eared bats
Townsend's big-eared bat, A species of Long-eared bats
Botanical name: Corynorhinus townsendii
Genus: Long-eared bats
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Description
Townsend's big-eared bat is a medium-sized bat (7-12 g) with extremely long, flexible ears, and small yet noticeable lumps on each side of the snout. Its total length is around 10 cm (4 in.), its tail being around 5 cm (2 in) Its wingspan is about 28 cm (11 in). The dental formula of Corynorhinus townsendii is 2.1.2.3.3.1.3.3. × 2 = 36
Size
10 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
16 years
Feeding Habits
Townsend's big-eared bat mainly consumes moths (Lepidoptera), but their diet also includes flies, lacewings, dung beetles, sawflies, and other insects. As a whisper bat, townsend's big-eared bat echolocates at low intensities, likely in response to moths that can detect bat echolocation.
Habitat
This bat requires large cavities for roosting; these may include abandoned buildings and mines, caves, and basal cavities of trees. During summer, these bats inhabit rocky crevices, caves, and derelict buildings. In winter, they hibernate in a variety of dwellings, including rocky crevices, caves, tunnels, mineshafts, spaces under loose tree bark, hollow trees, and buildings.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Behavior
Townsend's big-eared bat is a nocturnal creature, foraging primarily for insects and spiders. This species tends to be solitary, employing echolocation for hunting and navigation. Known for its long hibernation period within undisturbed caves or mines, townsend's big-eared bat employs strict territorial behavior with males guarding roosting sites, where females gather in maternity colonies.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Evening birds Genus
Long-eared bats Species
Townsend's big-eared bat