Dinelli's myotis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dinelli's myotis |
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| In Córdoba, Argentina | |
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Myotis levis dinellii |
Dinelli's myotis (Myotis dinellii) is a small bat that lives in southern South America. It is a type of vesper bat, which means it belongs to a large family of bats found all over the world.
Discovering Dinelli's Myotis
This bat was first described in 1902 by a scientist named Oldfield Thomas. For a while, scientists thought Dinelli's myotis was just a type of the yellowish myotis (M. levis). A "subspecies" is like a special group within a species.
However, in 2006, the IUCN Red List decided to make Dinelli's myotis its own separate species. This happened after new research showed it was different enough. A study in 2013 looked closely at these bats. It confirmed that Dinelli's myotis was different from the yellowish myotis. They had different body shapes and even different DNA. Because of this, other groups like the American Society of Mammalogists and the ITIS also agreed to call them separate species.
Where Dinelli's Myotis Lives
Dinelli's myotis can be found in several countries in South America. Its home range stretches from central Bolivia down through western and central Argentina. It also lives in the easternmost parts of Chile.
These bats are quite adaptable about where they sleep and rest. They can roost in many different places. This includes natural spots like caves or trees. They also use places made by people, such as old buildings or bridges. The IUCN Red List also suggests they might live in southeastern Brazil. This area is also home to the yellowish myotis.
See also
- In Spanish: Murciélago para niños
