Hawaiian Hoary Bat

Publication: Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America

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Hawaiian Hoary Bat

Lasiurus cinereus semotus

Hawaiian Hoary Bat, photograph by Jack Jeffrey. Reproduced by permission.

Description

The Hawaiian hoary bat, Lasiurus cinereus semotus, is a light reddish gray and averages less than 4.5 in (11 cm) in length. When it moves, the bat's coloration appears to ripple as the darker underfur is exposed. This subspecies is smaller and more reddish than related mainland forms. It and the Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi) were the first mammals to establish populations on the Hawaiian Islands.

Behavior

The Hawaiian hoary bat feeds primarily on insects. It is non-social, nesting and...

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