Common Name: BAT, SOUTHEASTERN
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: MAMMALIA
Order: CHIROPTERA
Family: VESPERTILIONIDAE
Genus: MYOTIS
Species: AUSTRORIPARIUS
Taxonomic Authority: RHOADS
Taxonomy References: 001
STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G3G4
Status References: 006
"Most often found in bottomland forest *11*"
Primary Habitat: "Forest - bottomland"
References:
"Has been found in one location in Stone county *02*."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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STONE | ADAIR | ||||
ANDREW | |||||
ATCHISON | |||||
AUDRAIN | |||||
BARRY | |||||
BARTON | |||||
BATES | |||||
BENTON | |||||
BOLLINGER | |||||
BOONE | |||||
BUCHANAN | |||||
BUTLER | |||||
CALDWELL | |||||
CALLAWAY | |||||
CAMDEN | |||||
CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
CARROLL | |||||
CARTER | |||||
CASS | |||||
CEDAR | |||||
CHARITON | |||||
CHRISTIAN | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COLE | |||||
COOPER | |||||
CRAWFORD | |||||
DADE | |||||
DALLAS | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
DUNKLIN | |||||
FRANKLIN | |||||
GASCONADE | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GREENE | |||||
GRUNDY | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HENRY | |||||
HICKORY | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
IRON | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JEFFERSON | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LACLEDE | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LAWRENCE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MADISON | |||||
MARIES | |||||
MARION | |||||
MCDONALD | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MILLER | |||||
MISSISSIPPI | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
MORGAN | |||||
NEW MADRID | |||||
NEWTON | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OSAGE | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PEMISCOT | |||||
PERRY | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PHELPS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
POLK | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
RIPLEY | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SCOTT | |||||
SHANNON | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CHARLES | |||||
ST. CLAIR | |||||
ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
ST. LOUIS | |||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
TANEY | |||||
TEXAS | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WAYNE | |||||
WEBSTER | |||||
WORTH | |||||
WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 002
James R.
Comments: ""
Comments: ""
Cedar Glades
Ozark: White River
Species is associated with "Terrestrial" habitats.
References for Aquatic Associations:
Limestone Bluff and Cave
Wooded Riparian and Bottomland Hardwood
References for Habitat Types: 011
Caves
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
"Carnivore"
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Coleoptera (beetles); Not Specified
Lepidoptera (butterflies); Not Specified
Diptera (flies, midges, mosquitos, gnats); Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 001 , 004
References for egg niches requirements:
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
Natural features: caves, wet
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Tree cavities specified in comments(00490)
Tree cavities
Snags
Human association specified in comments(00690)
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 005
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003
Human association specified in comments(00690)
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: caves, wet
Other niche requirements specified in comments(99999)
Snags
Tree cavities
Tree cavities specified in comments(00490)
Code | Comment |
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007 | 90% of pregnant females bear twins in late April or mid-May *03*. |
030 | Clusters of young often are separate from adult females during the day *03*. |
006 | Forage close to water's surface, feeding on a variety of insects *03* |
099 | Nursery colonies begin forming in March in caves where water is plentiful *05*. Few males are in the nursery colonies. Most males roost elsewhere, alone, or in small bachelor colonies *01*. |
018 | At 3 weeks of age the young bats are able to maintain themselves *01*. Young can fly when 5-6 weeks old *03*. |
035 | Southeastern bats are prey for small carnivores, owls, corn snakes, rat snakes, opossums *01,03,05*. Cockroaches in bat caves eat the very small young that fall to the floor *01*. High mortality of young in maternity caves is occurs because young that drop to the floor are seldom retrieved *01*. Parasites include: streblid fly (trichobius major), nycteribIId fly (basilia boardmani), chiggers (euschoengastia pipistrelli), and mites (olabidocarpus whitakeri) *01*. Humans are the major threat to the species, destructing roosting sites and killing bats *03*. |
Periodicity specified in comments(030)
Regulatory factors specified in comments(035)
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Foraging strategy: flycatching
Foraging sites: air
Foraging height specified in comments(006)
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Nest/den site: cave
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Parental care of young: female
Code | Comment |
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007 | 90% of pregnant females bear twins in late April or mid-May *03*. |
030 | Clusters of young often are separate from adult females during the day *03*. |
006 | Forage close to water's surface, feeding on a variety of insects *03* |
099 | Nursery colonies begin forming in March in caves where water is plentiful *05*. Few males are in the nursery colonies. Most males roost elsewhere, alone, or in small bachelor colonies *01*. |
018 | At 3 weeks of age the young bats are able to maintain themselves *01*. Young can fly when 5-6 weeks old *03*. |
035 | Southeastern bats are prey for small carnivores, owls, corn snakes, rat snakes, opossums *01,03,05*. Cockroaches in bat caves eat the very small young that fall to the floor *01*. High mortality of young in maternity caves is occurs because young that drop to the floor are seldom retrieved *01*. Parasites include: streblid fly (trichobius major), nycteribIId fly (basilia boardmani), chiggers (euschoengastia pipistrelli), and mites (olabidocarpus whitakeri) *01*. Humans are the major threat to the species, destructing roosting sites and killing bats *03*. |
References for life history: 001 , 003 , 005
Protect caves from human disturbance
Beneficial Management References: 009
Adverse Management References:
Comments on Management:
Human destruction of bats' roosting sites and killing of these bats are a major threat to the species *03*. Using fences instead of cave gates to control access to caves was recommended by a FL study, where a steel bar gate apparently altered air flow to the bat roost and obstructed the natural flight path. When the gate was replaced with a fence near the cave entrance, the number of bats using the cave entrance increased significantly *09*
References for Management Comments: 003 , 009
Reference Code | Citation |
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001 | Whitaker, J.O. Jr. and W.J. Hamilton, Jr. 1998. Mammals Of Theeastern United States. Third Edition. Cornell University Press, Ithaca,New York, Usa. 583 Pp. |
002 | Unpb Elliott, W.R., K.B. Lister, And M.A. Shiver. 1999. A Survey Forozark Big Eared Bats, Corynorhinus Towsendii Ingens, And A Cave Crayfish,Cambarus Aculabrum In Southern Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri, Usa. 29 Pp. |
003 | Harvery, M.J., J.S. Altenbach, And T.L. Best. 1999. Bats Of The United States. Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, Arkansas, Usa. 64 Pp. |
004 | Zinn, T.L. and S.R. Humprey. 1981. Seasonal Food Resources And Preyselection Of The Southeastern Brown Bat (Myotis Austroriparius) In Florida.Florida Scientist. 44: 81-90. |
005 | Whitaker, J.O. Jr. 1996. National Audubon Society Field Guide Tonorth American Mammals. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, Usa. 937 Pp. |
006 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2010. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 53 Pp. |
007 | Rice, D.W. 1957. Life History And Ecology Of Myotis Austroriparius in Florida. Journal Of Mammalogy. 38:15-32. |
008 | Hofmann, J.E., J.E. Gardner, J.K. Krejca, And J.D. Garner. 1999.Summer Records And A Maternity Roost Of The Southeastern Myotis (Myotisaustroriparius) In Illinois. Transactions Of The Illinois State Academyof Science. 92:95-107. |
009 | Ludlow, M.E. and J.A. Gore. 2000. Effects Of A Cave Gate On Emergence Patterns Of Colonial Bats. Wildl. Soc. Bull. 28(1):191-196. |
010 | Feldhamer, G.A., T.C. Carter, A.T. Morzillo, and E.H. Nicholson. 2003. Use of bridges as day roosts by bats in southern Illinois. Trans. IL Acad. Sci. 96(2): 107-112. |
011 | Unpb Elliott, Tony. Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 3500 S. Baltimore, Kirksville, MO 63501. 660-785-2420 |