There are various sources for bat species range maps including IUCN, NatureServe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ECOS, and the National Atlas of the United States.
Hawaiian Hoary Bat
The Hawaiian hoary bat is the only terrestrial mammal native to the state of Hawaii, and it is also known as ʻōpeʻapeʻa which means “half-leaf”. This species is characterized by reddish-brown fur with silvery tints and is almost identical in appearance to the hoary bat found in North America. The Hawaiian hoary bat is smaller bodied compared to its mainland North American counterpart, ranging between 14 – 18 grams. Hawaiian hoary bats typically roost in the leaves of trees, and they migrate seasonally by elevation. They can forage for a wide variety of prey types, but primarily feed on moths. This subspecies is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Information used to populate this page was obtained from the following sources:
NatureServe Explorer
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Environmental Conservation Online System
Bat Conservation International Bat Profiles
National Atlas of the United States. (2011). North American Bat Ranges, 1830-2008. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/pz329xp4277.
Taylor, M. 2019. Bats: an illustrated guide to all species. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books.