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Lasionycteris noctivagans (silver-haired bat)

Specimen Images | FW3360 | FW6018 |


Class Mammalia
Order Chiroptera
Family Vespertilionidae
Genus Lasionycteris
Species Lasionycteris noctivagans
Common silver-haired bat
Diet Insectivore
Habitat conifer forest; roosts in trees, caves, buildings
Description Suborder Microchiroptera. Dark brown or black with white frosted fur on back and uropatagium.
Skull Characteristics 2 upper incisors (cp. Lasiurus). Vespertilionidae family, lower incisors are trifid (3 cusps). This may be difficult to see if teeth are worn.
Notes Links to more species information:
Smithsonian
Animal Diversity Web