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This is a list of the mammal species recorded in the Azores Islands, Portugal. [1] Except for marine mammals and two species of bats, the Azores were completely devoid of mammals prior to their discovery in the early 15th century. All other mammals in the islands are therefore introduced species.
Mammals of the Azores (3 P) Pages in category "Fauna of the Azores" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
Pages in category "Mammals of the Azores" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. Bat species account for about 20% of all mammals. Family: Vespertilionidae. Subfamily: Myotinae. Genus: Myotis. Bechstein's bat, M. bechsteini NT [12] Greater mouse-eared bat, M. myotis LC [13]
An individual satellite-tagged off Faial, in the Azores, traveled more than 4,000 km (2,500 mi) to the Labrador Sea via the Charlie-Gibbs fracture zone (CGFZ) between April and June 2005. It appeared to "hitch a ride" on prevailing currents, with erratic movements indicative of feeding behavior in five areas, in particular the CGFZ, an area of ...
Marine mammals are mammals that rely on marine (saltwater) ecosystems for their existence. They include animals such as cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses), sirenians (manatees and dugongs), sea otters and polar bears. They are an informal group, unified only by their reliance on marine ...
The Azores noctule (Nyctalus azoreum) is a species of bat found in the dry forests of the Azores.It is the only species of mammal endemic to the Azores. It has been recorded on most of the islands of the Azores, and remains common on some but is rare on others. [2]
There are 36 species of birds that breed on the islands. The Azores bullfinch or Priolo (Pyrrhula murina) is endemic. The Azores have three native mammals, all bats – the greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis), the Madeira pipistrelle (Pipistrellus maderensis) and the endemic Azores noctule (Nyctalus azoreum). The islands have no native land ...