Previous FAQ Versions Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines

These are FAQs for previous versions of the Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines.

Current guidelines are available at: https://www.fws.gov/media/range-wide-indiana-bat-and-northern-long-eared-bat-survey-guidelines


The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) was originally listed as being in danger of extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 (32 FR 4001, March 11, 1967), and is currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. This survey protocol provides the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) recommended guidance on survey methods and outlines additional reporting requirements for surveyors for Indiana bat and Northern Long-eared Bat.

Author(s)
Headshot photo of Vona Kuczynska in front of moss covered karst taken by USFWS.
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Ecological Services
Expertise
National Recovery Lead for Gray Bat,
Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Process,
ESA Compliance,
Recovery of Threatened and Endangered Species,
10(a)1(a) Recovery Permits for Bats,
USFWS Bat Survey Guidelines,
Bat Ecology and Survey Method
Area
MO
Columbia,MO
Image
Grayscale U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Ecological Services
Additional Role(s)
Point of contact for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration and National Wildlife Refuge consultations,
National Recovery lead for northern long-eared bat
Expertise
ESA S7 Consultations, Recovery of Threatened & Endangered Species,
Habitat Conservation Plans,
Habitat Conservation Plans,
Species Status Assessments,
Community outreach
Bloomington,MN
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Species
Cluster of roosting bats.

The Indiana bat is a medium-sized Myotis, closely resembling the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) but differing in coloration. Its fur is a dull grayish chestnut rather than bronze, with the basal portion of the hairs on the back a dull-lead color. This bat's underparts are pinkish to...

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