Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
Summary 3
The pallid bat is a larger bat at 92-135 millimeters. It is pale with large ears that are not joined at the base, large eyes and a simple muzzle. Females tend to be larger than the males. It can be identified by its larger ears, and eyes. It's ears are almost half as long as the length of the head and body (see photos above). Pallid bats have a distinctive odor that resembles a skunk. The bat has a yellowish brown to cream colored fur coat on its back side. It has white fur on its underside. pallid bats are mainly insectivores but have been known to eat small lizards or rodents. The scat from the pallid bat is small and dark in color and is usually found under nests along with the insect parts that were not consumed (see photos above). The tracks of the pallid bat look like a foot and then a finger repeatedly (see photos above). The pallid bat is found in most of Utah with an increased number in the south eastern part of the state. They are found in Iron County Utah.
Additional Information 4
The pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus) is a species of bat that ranges from western Canada to central Mexico. It is the sole species of its genus and is closely related to Van Gelder's bat (Bauerus dubiaquercus), which is sometimes included in Antrozous. Although it has in the past been placed in its own subfamily (Antrozoinae) or even family (Antrozoidae), it is now considered part of the subfamily Vespertilioninae and the tribe Antrozoini.
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