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Euderma maculatum (spotted bat)

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Class Mammalia
Order Chiroptera
Family Vespertilionidae
Genus Euderma
Species Euderma maculatum
Common spotted bat
Diet Insectivore, moth specialist
Habitat Cliff faces (e.g., Smith Rock, OR). Very rare.
Description Suborder Microchiroptera. Black with 3 white spots and very large pinkish ears. No specimens in collection.
Skull Characteristics 2 upper incisors. Vespertilionidae family, lower incisors are trifid (3 cusps).
Notes Links to more species information:
Smithsonian
Animal Diversity Web