Status of the Fringed Myotis in British Columbia

ii " Wildlife Working Reports frequently contain preliminary data, so conclusions based on these may be subject to change. Working Reports receive limited review. They may be cited in publications, but their manuscript status should be noted. Copies may be obtained, depending upon supply, from the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Wildlife Branch, 780 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C., V8V 1X4. " C a n a d i a n C a t a l o q u i n g i n P u b l i c a t i o n D a t a C a n a d i a n C a t a l o q u i n g i n P u b l i c a t i o n D a t a C a n a d i a n C a t a l o q u i n g i n P u b l i c a t i o n D a t a C a n a d i a n C a t a l o q u i n g i n P u b l i c a t i o n D a t a C a n a d i a n C a t a l o q u i n g i n P u b l i c a t i o n D a t a Rasheed, S. A. Status of the fringed myotis in British Columbia (Wildlife working report ; no. WR-73) Includes bibliographic references: p. iii FOREWORD In cases where a Wildlife Working Report or Bulletin is also a Species Status Report, it may contain a recommended status for the species by the author. This recommended status is the opinion of the author and may not necessarily reflect that of the Wildlife Branch. Official designation will be made by the Wildlife Branch in consultation with experts, and the data contained in the Status Report will be considered during the evaluation process. iv v ABSTRACT The Fringed Myotis (Myotis thysanodes) is a small insectivorous bat, distinguishable from other Myotis species by the distinct fringe of stiff hairs located on the outer edge of the tail membrane. This species is long-lived and produces a single young per breeding season if conditions are suitable. Myotis thysanodes seems particularly sensitive to human disturbance. In British Columbia, …