The

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''Corynorhinus'' consists of the big-eared bats, or American long-eared bats. Only three species occur in the

, all occurring in North America. Members of this group were previously in the genus ''

Plecotus ''Plecotus'' is a genus of Vespertilionidae, vesper bat, commonly called long-eared bats. They are found throughout Eurasia and North Africa, northern Africa. Many species in the genus have only been described and recognized in recent years. Spe ...

'', the long-eared bats, and were also then called lump-nosed bats. Populations of these species are generally uncommon and declining. Two subspecies, the Virginia big-eared bat (''C. t. virginianus'') and the Ozark big-eared bat (''C. t. ingens'') are federally endangered.

Species

''Corynorhinus'' species are: *''Corynorhinus rafinesquii'' Rafinesque's big-eared bat *''Corynorhinus mexicanus''

Mexican big-eared bat The Mexican big-eared bat (''Corynorhinus mexicanus'') is a species of vesper bat endemic to Mexico. They are nocturnal and insectivorous. Their very large ears are located across their foreheads, and when captured, the bats are observed to cur ...

*''Corynorhinus townsendii''

Townsend's big-eared bat Townsend's big-eared bat (''Corynorhinus townsendii'') is a species of vesper bat. Description Townsend's big-eared bat is a medium-sized bat (7-12 g)

**''C. t. ingens'' Ozark big-eared bat (endangered) **''C. t. pallescens'' western big-eared bat **''C. t. townsendii''

Townsend's big-eared bat Townsend's big-eared bat (''Corynorhinus townsendii'') is a species of vesper bat. Description Townsend's big-eared bat is a medium-sized bat (7-12 g)

**''C. t. virginianus'' Virginia big-eared bat (endangered)

Popular culture

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References

* Nowak, R. M. 1999. Walker's Mammals of the World, 6th edition. The Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore, Maryland. * Harvey, M.J., J.S. Altenbach, and T.L. Best. 1999. Bats of the United States. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. ---- Bat genera Taxa named by Harrison Allen {{Vespertilionidae-stub