The Frantzius's Hairy-legged Bat is a Neotropical Lasiurus that barely enters southern Mexico at the northern extent of its range. It is a forest-edge bat associated with riparian corridors and forest clearings. Very little is known about its ecology, making it one of the least-studied North American bat species.
Best time to see a Canyon Bat
The best time to see a Canyon Bat is March–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 165 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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