The First Record of the Eastern Smallfooted Myotis (Myotis leibii) in Illinois

Authors

Bradley J. Steffen
Tiffany L. Osborne
Timothy C. Carter
George A. Feldhamer, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Comments

Published in Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science, Vol. 99 No. 1 and 2 (2006).

Abstract

The eastern small-footed myotis (Myotis leibii) is one of the least known bats in eastern North America. We document the first record of the species in Illinois, and discuss possible reasons it has not been reported in the state until now.

Recommended Citation

Steffen, Bradley J., Osborne, Tiffany L., Carter, Timothy C. and Feldhamer, George A. "The First Record of the Eastern Smallfooted Myotis (Myotis leibii) in Illinois." (Jan 2006).