The Gomantong myotis (Myotis gomantongensis) is a species of bat in the family Vespertilionidae[2] that is endemic to Sabah district of Malaysia.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Vespertilionidae |
| Genus: | Myotis |
| Species: | M. gomantongensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Myotis gomantongensis Francis & Hill, 1998
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Habitat
editThe species live in limestone caves, where it breeds and lives in small colonies. Their diet is unknown.[1]
Threats
editThe species were under Data Deficient status in 2000, however, as of 2021 it is now on Least Concern status. Currently they are under protection at Gomantong Forest Reserve, which is their home.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Waldien, D.L.; Santiago, K.; Wortham, G.; Stronsick, S. (2021). "Myotis gomantongensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T40035A22060096. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T40035A22060096.en.
- ^ "Myotis gomantongensis". ASM Mammal Diversity Database. American Society of Mammalogists.
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