Silver-haired Bat
From Children of StarClan
Silver-haired Bat | ||
Cat Given Name: | Bat | |
Common Name(s): | Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat, Northern Long-eared Myotis, Hoary Bat, Silver-haired Bat | |
Other Name(s): | Brown Bat | |
Scientific Name(s): | Eptesicus fuscus, Myotis lucifugus, Myotis septentrionalis, Lasiurus cinereus, Lasionycteris noctivagans | |
Physical Description: | Silver-haired bats are small creatures with leathery wings; their fur ranges in color from black to dark brown and the fur on their backs has frosted tips. | |
Physical Statistics: | Length: 3.5 – 4.6 Inches (90 - 117 Millimeters) Weight: .3 - .4 Ounces (9 - 12 Grams) | |
Behavior: | Silver-haired bats roost during the day and feed on insects at treetop level or just above rivers and streams at night; in fall they migrate south, and in spring they migrate north. | |
Social Organization: | Solitary | |
Approval Level*: | None; Silver-haired bats are fairly common and their presence does not indicate a specific environmental situation. | |
Kill Difficulty: | Low; Silver-haired bats are small and lack any weaponry that would be harmful to cats. | |
Hunting Difficulty: | Advanced; Silver-haired bats go out to feed after sunset, and hunt in the air. | |
Food Quality: | Low; The difficulty of hunting these bats is not redeemed by their taste or level of nutrition. | |
*Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a species currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that are uncommon or pose a threat of some sort to the cats. |