Geoffroy's Tailless Bat

Anoura geoffroyi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

Geoffroy's tailless bat is a species of phyllostomid bat from the American tropics.

Fun Fact

Geoffroy's tailless bat has a tongue that extends to 150% of its body length — longer relative to body size than any other mammal — allowing it to reach deep into tubular flowers for nectar.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Cloud forests and montane regions

Diet

Nectarivore

Lifespan

5-10 years

Threats

Wildfire
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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