Wildlifeof China
Big-footed Myotis
Bats
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Myotis macrodactylus
Basic stats
Diet
Aquatic insects and small fish
Habitat
Rivers, lakes and reservoirs near caves or other roosts
Range
Eastern China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia
Size
Approximately 4–6cm head-and-body length
Weight
Approximately 5–12g
The big-footed myotis is a small brown bat with conspicuously enlarged feet and strong curved claws. These adaptations allow it to take prey from water surfaces. The species occurs in eastern China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It roosts in caves, tunnels and buildings near rivers, lakes and reservoirs. Flying low over water, it uses echolocation before scooping aquatic insects and occasional small fish with its feet or tail membrane. Colonies may contain many individuals. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Big-footed Myotis eat?
- Aquatic insects and small fish
- What habitat does the Big-footed Myotis live in?
- Rivers, lakes and reservoirs near caves or other roosts
- Where is the Big-footed Myotis found?
- Eastern China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia
- How big is the Big-footed Myotis?
- Approximately 4–6cm head-and-body length
- How much does the Big-footed Myotis weigh?
- Approximately 5–12g