Greater dog-like bat
| Greater dog-like bat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Peropteryx |
| Species: | P. kappleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Peropteryx kappleri Peters, 1867 | |
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| Greater dog-like bat range | |
The greater dog-like bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is a bat species from Central America and South America. It is found from southern Mexico through Brazil and Peru.
Description
It is the largest member of its genus, with a forearm length of 45–53.6 mm (1.77–2.11 in).[2][3] Individuals weigh approximately 8 g (0.28 oz). Fur color can vary, with some individuals dark brown and others light brown. The ventral fur is paler than the dorsal fur. It has large black ears. Its dental formula is 1.1.2.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[3]
References
- ↑ Dávalos, L.; Molinari, J.; Miller, J. & Rodriguez, B. (2008). "Peropteryx kappleri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2008: e.T16707A6306854. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T16707A6306854.en. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ↑ Gardner, A. L. (2008). Mammals of South America, volume 1: marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats. 1. University of Chicago Press. p. 198. ISBN 0226282422.
- 1 2 Ceballos, G.; Cabrales, J. A.; Vazquez, D. (2014). Ceballos, G., ed. Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 767–768. ISBN 1421408430.
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