Plecotus rafinesquii (Rafinesque’s Big-eared Bat)

Counties where this species is known to occur are highlighted in blue. Click here to enlarge map. Habitat: Forests and woodlands. Habits: This species is not common in Oklahoma. Hollow trees, crevices under tree bark, and buildings are used as roosts (although caves may be used for hibernation) and nursery colonies (10-30 females). This bat probably feeds in dense foliage, gleaning insects from leaves. Females give birth to a single young in May or June.

Artiodactyla

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Carnivora

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Chiroptera

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Didelphimorphia

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Insectivora

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Lagomorpha

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Rodentia

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Xenarthra

Scientific Names - Common Names

For more information, view the Mammalian Species account for this species. Search the OMNH Collections for Plecotus rafinesquii.