Hidden tube-nosed bat

The hidden tube-nosed bat (Murina recondita) is a species of bat found in Taiwan.[1]

Hidden tube-nosed bat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae
Genus: Murina
Species:
M. recondita
Binomial name
Murina recondita
Kuo, Fang, Csorba, & Lee, 2009

Taxonomy

Murina recondita was described as a new species in 2009. The holotype had been collected in 2003 in Ruisui, Taiwan. Its species name "recondita" means "hidden" or "concealed", and was chosen in reference to the dull coloration of its fur.[2]

Description

It is a smaller member of its genus, with a forearm length of 28–31.5 mm (1.10–1.24 in).[2]

Range and habitat

Murina recondita is endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in hilly and mountainous areas. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 40–2,200 m (130–7,220 ft) above sea level.[1]

References

  1. Lee, L.; Kuo, H. (2017). "Murina recondita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T84500842A84500845. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T84500842A84500845.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Kuo, Hao-Chih; Fang, Yin-Ping; Csorba, Gábor; Lee, Ling-Ling (2009). "Three New Species of Murina (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Taiwan". Journal of Mammalogy. 90 (4): 980–991. doi:10.1644/08-MAMM-A-036.1. JSTOR 27755085.
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