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Related species for the Southern long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae)
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Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae)
Due to its great agility in flight and preference for nectar, the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) has been compared to a…
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Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis)
Aptly named for its elongated muzzle, the Mexican long-nosed bat is also recognised by its prominent noseleaf, short ears, long, relatively…
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Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus)
The only surviving member of the genus Phyllops, the Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus) is a little-known, foliage-roosting bat of the…
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Banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni)
The most distinguishing feature of the banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni) is its extremely elongated snout, hence its alternative name of…
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Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis)
Named for the island from which it was first described, the Jamaican fruit-eating bat is a relatively large, thickset bat with short…
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Western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia)
With only ten individuals having ever been studied, the western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) is a little-known, enigmatic species. The…
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Southern little yellow-eared bat (Vampyressa pusilla)
Information on the southern little yellow-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Silky short-tailed bat (Carollia brevicauda)
A member of the leaf-nosed bat family (Phyllostomidae), the silky short-tailed bat (Carollia brevicaudai) possesses the leaf-shaped nose…
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Insular single leaf bat (Monophyllus plethodon)
This brown to pale-buff coloured bat has a small heart-shaped noseleaf and a very long snout and tongue. The species belongs to the…
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Honduran white bat (Ectophylla alba)
First described in 1892, this tiny, white-furred bat is perhaps most noticeable for its remarkable habit of constructing its own roost from…
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Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
No species has contributed more to the misunderstanding and fear of bats than the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). Public perception…
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Little yellow-shouldered bat (Sturnira lilium)
Named for the conspicuous deep yellow shoulder patches that are most pronounced on large adult males, the little yellow-shouldered bat (…
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Tent-making bat (Uroderma bilobatum)
Information on the tent-making bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum)
Information on the red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium)
The only species in its genus, the long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium) is aptly named for its greatly elongated muzzle, an adaptation…
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Antillean fruit-eating bat (Brachyphylla cavernarum)
A little-known bat of the Caribbean, the Antillean fruit-eating bat (Brachyphylla cavernarum) has a distinctive, conical-shaped snout with…
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Buffy flower bat (Erophylla sezekorni)
A little-known, medium-sized bat found only in the West Indies, the buffy flower bat (Erophylla sezerkorni) is recognisable by its distinct…
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Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum)
The Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum) is the largest of the six species in the genus Chiroderma. Although this species was…
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Tree bat (Ardops nichollsi)
The sole member of the genus Ardops, the tree bat (Ardops nichollsi) is a little-known mammal so named for its habit of roosting amongst the…
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Mexican long-tongued bat (Choeronycteris mexicana)
Information on the Mexican long-tongued bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Lyle's flying fox (Pteropus lylei)
Lyle’s flying fox (Pteropus lylei) is a medium-sized flying fox which forms large colonies high up in trees. Lyle’s flying fox has a long…
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Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name…
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Ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus)
Named for its fox-like elongated snout and large eyes, the ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus) is a species of bat which varies…
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Little goblin bat (Mormopterus minutus)
Information on the little goblin bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus)
The enigmatic Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus) is a small, poorly understood species of bat from Japan. It belongs to the…
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Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)
Information on the spectacled flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii)
Found on just three small Indonesian islands, relatively little is known about Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii). In general…
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Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus)
The Egyptian tomb bat is a fairly small bat, with fine, silky fur that is a mixture of dark brown and charcoal grey on the back, creamy grey…
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Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or…
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White-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei)
Named for the fluffy white tufts of fur on the sides of the adult male’s neck, the white-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei) is a small…
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