Greater dog-like bat
Greater dog-like bat | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Emballonuridae |
Genus: | Peropteryx |
Species: | P. kappleri
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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[]
- ^ Davalos, L.; Molinari, J.; Miller, B.; Rodriguez, B. (2018). "Peropteryx kappleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T16707A22100544. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T16707A22100544.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Gardner, A. L. (2008). Mammals of South America, volume 1: marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats. Vol. 1. University of Chicago Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-0226282428.
- ^ a b Ceballos, G.; Cabrales, J. A.; Vazquez, D. (2014). Ceballos, G. (ed.). Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 767–768. ISBN 978-1421408439.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Bats of South America
- Bats of Brazil
- Mammals of Colombia
- Mammals of Guyana
- Emballonuridae
- Mammals described in 1867
- Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters
- Bats of Central America
- Emballonuridae stubs