The Status of Nepal's Mammals: The National Red List Series - IUCN

174) Myotis siligorensis (Horsfield, 1855)
Common Names
Himalayan Whiskered Bat (English); Sana Daate
Chamero (Nepali)
Synonyms
Vespertilio darjilingensis, Vespertilio siligorensis
(Horsfield, 1855)
Species Description
Pelage colour is uniform dark brown. The hairs
on the ventral surface have dark brown roots and
pale brown tips. The muzzle is pointed with a well
developed fringe of fine hairs on the upper lip. The
interfemoral and wing membranes are uniform
brown and the wings are attached to the base of the
phalanx of the outer metatarsal of each foot.
Species Ecology
The Himalayan Whiskered Bat can be found in
the montane forests of Himalayas and has been
observed foraging near human dwellings. This
species is insectivorous.
Little is known about the reproductive behaviour of
this species.
Conservation Status
Global: Least Concern
National: Least Concern
Rationale for assessment: This species is considered
Least Concern in view of a wide distribution,
presumed large population, lack of any major
threats and occurrence within a number of
protected areas.
Legal Status
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2029
(1973). This species occurs within a protected area.
National Population Size
There is no information available on the population
size of this species in Nepal, however it is considered
widespread and common.
National Distribution
Kathmandu valley, including the Shivapuri Nagarjun
National Park.
Distribution outside Nepal
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Viet Nam.
Main Threats
• Human disturbance.
References
Suwal and Verheugt 1995, Bates and Harrison 1997, Molur et al. 2002.
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