Hairy-legged myotis

The hairy-legged myotis is a small bat, measuring just in total length, and weighing about . The body is covered with long, sometimes woolly, fur, which varies from greyish to reddish brown in colour. The common name refers to the presence of thick fur on the legs and on the upper surface of the uropatagium, the flight membrane stretching between the legs. Although other, related bats, also have fur on this membrane, it is more extensive in this species, reaching at least halfway between the knee and the foot. There is also fur on the upper surface of the plagiopatagium, the main part of the wing between the arms and legs. This fur can be quite thick, and covers the part of the wing closest to the body, reaching as far as the elbows. The hairless portions of the wings are dark brown to black in colour. ==Biology and behaviour==

They inhabit a wide range of wooded environments, from dry scrubland to tropical rainforest. Most are found at elevations from sea level to around , although some have been reported from up to in Peru. During the day, caves, hollow trees, or under man-made structures such as roofs or bridges. Although often found roosting in small groups of two to eight individuals, some cave-dwelling colonies may consist of over five hundred bats. Breeding occurs throughout the year, although, at least in Central America, births are more common between May and June. ==References==