Biology:Schmidts's big-eared bat
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Micronycteris |
| Species: | M. schmidtorum
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| Micronycteris schmidtorum Sanborn, 1935
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Schmidts's big-eared bat (Micronycteris schmidtorum) is a bat species from South and Central America.
Description
Individuals weigh 7–10 g (0.25–0.35 oz) and have forearm lengths of 33–36 mm (1.3–1.4 in). Its ears are long with rounded tips. Its dorsal fur is brown while its ventral fur light gray or whitish. Its dental formula is 2.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 34 teeth.[2]
Biology and ecology
It is insectivorous, though it possibly also consumes fruit. It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as hollow trees or in human structures.[2]
Range and habitat
It is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil , Colombia Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. It is generally documented in lowland areas.[1]
Conservation
As of 2016, it is assessed as a least-concern species by the IUCN.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sampaio, E.; Lim, B.; Peters, S. (2016). "Micronycteris schmidtorum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T13383A22124156. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T13383A22124156.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13383/22124156. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Medellín, Rodrigo (2014). Ceballos. ed. Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 685–686. ISBN 978-1421408439.
Wikidata ☰ Q1830481 entry
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