Micronycteris giovanniae
Micronycteris giovanniae is a species of leaf-nosed bat found in Ecuador.
| Micronycteris giovanniae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Micronycteris |
| Species: | M. giovanniae |
| Binomial name | |
| Micronycteris giovanniae Baker & Fonseca, 2007 | |
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 2007. The holotype had been collected in 2001.[2] This holotype represents the only individual documented of this species as of 2016.[1] The eponym for the species name "giovanniae" is American poet Nikki Giovanni, "in recognition of her poetry and writings." Based on analysis of the cytochrome b gene, its closest relative is the Matses' big-eared bat, M. matses.[2]
Description
It is a medium-sized member of the genus Micronycteris. Unlike some species of the genus, its belly fur is dark. The only known individual of this species had a forearm length of 37 mm (1.5 in) and weighed 8.6 g (0.30 oz). It is a diploid organism with a karyotype of 2n = 40 and a fundamental number (FN) of 68. It has a dental formula of 2.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 34 teeth.[2]
Location and habitat
The single individual known from this species was documented in Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador. It was found within a secondary forest that was in the process of being deforested.[1]
References
- Solari, S. (2016). "Micronycteris giovanniae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T88120398A88120573. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T88120398A88120573.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Fonseca, René M.; Hoofer, Steven R.; Porter, Calvin A.; Cline, Chrissy A.; Parish, Deidre A.; Hoffmann, Federico G.; Baker, Robert J. (2007). "Morphological and Molecular Variation Within Little Big-Eared Bats of the Genus Micronycteris (Phyllostomidae: Micronycterinae) from San Lorenzo, Ecuador". The Quintessential Naturalist: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Oliver P. Pearson. pp. 720–746. doi:10.1525/california/9780520098596.003.0020. ISBN 9780520098596.