Morphometrics and ecology of Myotis cf. punicus (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) in Corsica

The presence of the Maghrebian bat, Myotis cf. punicus Felten, 1977, is reported from Corsica where it is found in low numbers throughout the island, at altitudes between 0 and 1480 m. Most of winter roosts and all breeding colonies are recorded at the lowest altitudes in bridges, caves, mines and b...

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Published inMammalia (Paris) Vol. 68; no. 4; pp. 269 - 273
Main Author Beuneux, Grégory
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Genthiner Strasse 13 10875 Berlin Germany Walter de Gruyter 01.12.2004
Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Publications Scientifiques
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
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Summary:The presence of the Maghrebian bat, Myotis cf. punicus Felten, 1977, is reported from Corsica where it is found in low numbers throughout the island, at altitudes between 0 and 1480 m. Most of winter roosts and all breeding colonies are recorded at the lowest altitudes in bridges, caves, mines and buildings. Maghrebian bats forage in open habitats and prey up on Orthoptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera (caterpillars). The conservation status is discussed.
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ISSN:0025-1461
1864-1547
DOI:10.1515/mamm.2004.025