Myotis keenii (Merriam, 1895)

There are three records from southeast Alaska for this rare bat: a specimen taken in 1887 at Wrangell, one from near Wrangell (UAM 23338), and one from Hoonah (UAM 29831). Distinguishing M. keeni from M. evotis is reliably done only by experts.

Species diagnosis

General Characteristics

• Rostrum short and rising abruptly
  
• Saggital crest sometimes present
  
• Ear long, greater than 17mm
  
• When layed forward, ear extends about 4mm
  beyond tip of nose
  
• Fur dark brown without glossy sheen
  

Alaska subspecies

Literature cited

• Parker, D. I. and J. A. Cook, 1996. Keen's long-eared bat, Myotis keenii, confirmed in southeast Alaska. Canadian Field-Naturalist, 110:611-614