big-footed myotis; eastern long-fingered bat; Japanese large-footed bat
A species of bat (Myotis macrodactylus) found in East Asia, including Japan. The name refers to its distinctive large feet.
The Japanese large-footed bat is often seen in caves.
The population of big-footed myotis is declining in this region.
Hiragana spelling, also used but less common than katakana for species names.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts; the word is usually written in kana.
A compound of 腿白 “white-thighed” and 蝙蝠 “bat,” named for the conspicuously pale fur around the thighs and hind legs.