Gray Bat Myotis grisescens
Identification
This bat has gray fur and narrow wings. It forms large colonies in caves.
Location
Extirpated
Size
0.3 ounces
Diet
It feeds on aquatic insects.
Habitat
It formerly occurred in southern caves.
Activity Period
April to October
Behavior
It is nocturnal and migratory. It was active from spring through autumn.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in autumn.
Population
The population is absent in Ohio.
History
It was extirpated due to habitat loss.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacted with humans.
Facts
It is highly dependent on large cave systems.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Insects especially aquatic insects | Caves rivers forests | Formerly in Ohio