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Southeastern Bat
(Myotis austroriparius)
Wingspan: 9 – 11 inches.
Total Length: 3 – 3.5 inches. BCI
Color: Brownish to grayish fur above and tan to
whitish below.
Over-Wintering Behavior: Hibernates.
Preferred Daytime Roost: Not well known in Oklahoma,
but may use caves, bridges, buildings and hollow trees.
Evening Flight Time: In Oklahoma, some emerge soon
after sunset.
Feeding/Flying Behavior: Flies directly to a water
source in the evenings. When feeding, flies very low
over the water’s surface.
Pup Development Period: Late April to early July.
In Hand: Hair on toes is long, extending beyond nails.
Cool Fact: The Southeastern myotis is the only myotis known to give birth to twins.
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