Distinguishing bat species

Differentiation of the 3 cryptic whiskered bat species

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Upper jaw / skull of the Brandt’s bat (Myotis brandtii)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the so-called cingulum cusp.
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Upper jaw / skull of the Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the so-called cingulum cusp.
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Upper jaw / skull of the Alcathoe bat (Myotis alcathoe)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the so-called cingulum cusp.
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Lower jaw of the Brandt’s bat (Myotis brandtii)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the lower premolars.
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Lower jaw of the Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the lower premolars.
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Lower jaw of the Alcathoe bat (Myotis alcathoe)
marked in green is a distinguishing feature from the two sister species, the lower premolars.
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Differentiation of the 3 cryptic Pipistrellus species

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