Davis's round-eared bat
Davis's round-eared bat (Lophostoma evotis) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and southeastern Mexico.
| Davis's round-eared bat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Lophostoma |
| Species: | L. evotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Lophostoma evotis Davis & Carter, 1978 | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Tonatia evotis Davis & Carter, 1978 | |
Description
Its ears are long with rounded tips. Its fur is dark gray. Its forearm length is 47–53 mm (1.9–2.1 in). Individuals weigh approximately 20 g (0.71 oz). Its dental formula is 2.1.2.31.1.3.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[2]
It is both frugivorous and insectivorous.[2]
Range and habitat
It is endemic to Central America; its range includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It has only been documented in lowlands.[1] In Mexico, it has not been documented above 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.[2]
As of 2018, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.[1]
References
- Solari, S. (2018). "Lophostoma evotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T21986A22041302. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T21986A22041302.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- Medellín, Rodrigo (2014). Ceballos, G. (ed.). Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 698–699. ISBN 978-1421408439.
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