Tadarida femorosacca (Merriam) in Tamaulipas, Me
The narrative revolves around the discovery of a new species of bat that inhabits caves in northeastern Mexico. The story follows the journey of a scientist who ventures into the region to study and collect specimens of this newly discovered species, providing detailed descriptions of its physical characteristics, habits, and habitats.
By Eugene Raymond Hall · First published 1955 · Genre: Scientific Research, Natural History, Zoology · 258 words
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On January 23, 1946, two pocketed free-tailed bats (_Tadarida femorosacca_, Catalogue nos. 17852 and 17853) were obtained in a large cave 10 kilometers north-northeast of the village of Antiguo Morelos, in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. This extends the known range of this species to the Atlantic Slope and more than 300 miles to the northeast of Zacoalco, Jalisco, the only locality in central Mexico from which the species was previously known (see Shamel, H. H., Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus., vol. 78, art. 19, p. 13, 1931). The total length of the skull (18 mm.) and the basal length (15.0, 15.2) are less than recorded by Shamel (_op. cit._) for any one of the eight specimens studied by him. Otherwise our two specimens answer the description of _femorosacca_. They were found lying on the floor of the cave. One was dead and the other alive but incapable of flight.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Eugene Raymond Hall
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Scientific Research, Natural History, Zoology, Field Study, Biogeography
- Length: 258 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Scientific Research — The work presents empirical findings and observations related to the species Tadarida femorosacca, focusing on its distribution and biological characteristics.
- Natural History — The text discusses the habitat and ecological context of the bat species, contributing to the understanding of its natural history.
- Zoology — The study involves the classification and description of a specific animal species, which is a key aspect of zoological literature.
- Field Study — The observations were made in a natural setting, documenting the behavior and environment of the species in the wild.
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Biology · Zoology · Mammalogy · Species Study · Wildlife Research · Mexican Fauna · Tadarida femorosacca · Bat Species · Chiroptera · Animal Science · Field Guide · Taxonomy
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