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Florida Bat Species

Gray bat (Myotis grisescens)
Endangered*​

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Gray bats are cave-dwelling bats and require specific suitable cave conditions in order to survive. Furthermore, they migrate to different caves throughout the year depending on the season.

They live exclusively in caves in North Florida counties, with Jackson County having the only sizeable colonies on record.

​Their endangered status is due to their narrow criteria for cave roosts and the limited availability of caves that qualify their specifications.
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At a glance:
Measurement
Category
Wingspan: 270 - 320 mm
​Family: Vespertilionidae
​Body Length: 41 57 mm
​Florida Occurrence: Resident
​Total Length: 80 - 96 mm
​Florida Status: *ENDANGERED
​Forearm Length: 40 - 46-mm
​Roosting Behavior: Colonial
​Weight: 8 - 10 g
​Regional Classification: Temperate
Bats of Florida
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006

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