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Nepal Myotis

Bats

Myotis nipalensis

Basic stats

Diet

Mainly lepidopterans (moths and butterflies)

Habitat

Arid regions, mountains and forests, at high and low altitude

Litter size

1 young a year

The Nepal myotis is a small vesper bat of the genus Myotis, with a total length under 10 cm and a wingspan under 4 cm as given in the account. It has a small ear and a long, narrow tragus, and dense fur that is dark at the base and dark-tipped on the back, and dark with paler tips on the underside (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is said to be found from Iran to Siberia, at both high and low altitude, in a variety of habitats including arid regions, mountains and forests. It breeds once a year, giving birth to a single young, and feeds mainly on moths and butterflies (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

What does the Nepal Myotis eat?
Mainly lepidopterans (moths and butterflies)
What habitat does the Nepal Myotis live in?
Arid regions, mountains and forests, at high and low altitude
What is the litter size of the Nepal Myotis?
1 young a year
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