Bicolored tube-nosed bat

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

The bicolored tube-nosed bat (Murina bicolor) is a species of vesper bat endemic to Taiwan.

Taxonomy and etymology

It was described as a new species in 2009 by Kuo et al. The holotype was collected in 2002 in Taroko National Park. Its species name "bicolor" refers to the difference in pelage color of its dorsal and ventral sides.[2]

Description

It has dark coloration around its muzzle, eyes, and lower forehead, creating the appearance of a "mask." Its forearm length is 37–42 mm (1.5–1.7 in). Its dorsal fur is reddish brown, while its ventral fur is yellowish.[2]

Range and habitat

It is endemic to Taiwan. It has been documented at elevations of 400–3,350 m (1,310–10,990 ft) above sea level.[1]

Conservation

As of 2017, it is assessed as a least-concern species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because there is no evidence that its population is declining. Its range also includes protected areas.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lee, L.; Kuo, H. (2017). "Murina bicolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T84488443A84488449. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T84488443A84488449.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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. doi:10.1644/08-MAMM-A-036.1.