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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Large-footed Myotis , Large-footed Mouse-eared Bat Myotis adversus (Myotis macropus) | |
| Mammal Family : | "Evening Bats" Vespertilionidae |
| Description : | Rare. Body 56mm ; Tail 4cm ; Forearm 4cm ; Weight 10g ; Fur grey-brown, older bats are ginger coloured. Colonies are close to water. Rakes water surface with long feet to catch aquatic insects and small fish. Forages over freashwater and tidal areas. |
| Typical Habitat : | Rainforest, open woodland and mangroves. |
| Distribution : | Clockwise around the coast, from the Kimberley's W.A. to Mt. Gambier S.A. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | habitats seen (2) .. |
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