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Canyon Bat

Canyon Bat

Mexico
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Desert

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Lagomorpha Leporidae “ Hares ” Otobius lagophilus “ Rabbits ” Ornithodoros turicata Otobius lagophilus Perissodactyla Equidae “ Mules ” Otobius megnini Donkeys (= Equus africanus asinus L.) Otobius lagophilus Horses (= Equus ferus caballus L.) Ornithodoros talaje Otobius megnini Tapiridae Tapirus bairdii (Gill) Otobius megnini Primates Hominidae Humans (= Homo sapiens L.) Ornithodoros nicollei Ornithodoros talaje Ornithodoros turicata Otobius megnini Rodentia “ Moles ” Ornithodoros turicata “ Rats ” Ornithodoros turicata “ Rodents ” Ornithodoros talaje “ Squirrel ” Ornithodoros nicollei “ Tuzas ” Ornithodoros turicata Cricetidae Hodomys alleni (Merriam) Ornithodoros nicollei Neotoma sp. Ornithodoros nicollei Ornithodoros parkeri Heteromyidae Dipodomys deserti Stephens Ornithodoros talaje Sciuridae Spermophilus tereticaudus (Baird) Ornithodoros talaje
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Canyon Bat is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, wetland, desert, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Canyon Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMexico
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Wetland, Desert
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificParastrellus hesperus
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyVespertilionidae