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.Â
Southwestern Myotis
Southwestern myotis have dull brown fur, with brown wing membranes and ears which distinguish them from other Myotine bats in the southwestern U.S.; all of which have black wing membranes and ears. Its range extends south from New Mexico and Arizona into Mexico and Guatemala. Preferred habitat consists of dry forests and shrublands, ranging from ponderosa pine to mesquite. Southwestern myotis are often found in areas with rocky cliffs, and maternity colonies have been documented in hollow tree cavities. Its diet consists mostly of moths. Females give birth to a single pup each season.
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.