Taxonomic Status of Myotis Occultus Hollister

Author

Ernest Valdez, Fort Hays State University

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The taxonomic status of the Arizona myotis (Myotis occultus) is uncertain. Although the taxon was described as a distinct species and currently regarded as such by some authors, others have noted what they interpreted as intergradation with the little brown bat (M. lucifugus carissima) near the Colorado-New Mexico state line. In this study, I used protein electrophoresis to compare bats of these nominal taxa. Results of this analysis indicated that the two nominal taxa represent only one species and that M. occultus should be regarded as a subspecies of M. lucifugus.

Advisor

Jerry R. Choate

Date of Award

Summer 1997

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/HDNT2490

Recommended Citation

Valdez, Ernest, "Taxonomic Status of Myotis Occultus Hollister" (1997). Master's Theses. 2658.
DOI: 10.58809/HDNT2490
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2658

Rights

© 1997 Ernest Valdez

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