Myotis nipalensis commonly known as Nepal myotis is a vesper bat of genus Myotis.
They are small, with the total length less than 10 centimetres (4 in) and wing span less than 4 centimetres (2 in).[2] It has a small ear and long narrow tragus. It has dense pelage the dorsal pelage is basally dark and dark tipped, ventral pelage is also dark but with paler tips.[3]
They reproduce once a year giving birth to a single offspring.[1]
They are endemic to Asia and are found from Iran to Siberia.[4]
They are found in both high and low altitude regions. They inhabit a variety of habitats including arid regions mountainous regions and forests.[1]
They mainly fest on lepidopterans.[3] They hunt at dusk.[1]
Mammal Species of the World lists three subspecies:[4]
Myotis nipalensis commonly known as Nepal myotis is a vesper bat of genus Myotis.
