Chinese water myotis
Species of bat
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The Chinese water myotis (Myotis laniger) is a species of vesper bat. It is native to eastern India, Vietnam and China where it is found in forest habitats. It is believed to roost in caves and hollow trees.
| Chinese water myotis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Myotis |
| Species: | M. laniger |
| Binomial name | |
| Myotis laniger Peters, 1871 | |
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Description
The Chinese water myotis has grey-brown fur and a whitish underbelly. Its ears are long and pointed, and they can be distinguished by their large hind-feet.[2]
