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.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
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.