Ben Keith's Short-tailed Bat

Carollia benkeithi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

Benkeith's short-tailed bat is a leaf-nosed bat species found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. It very closely resembles the chestnut short-tailed bat, and the two species are likely often confused.

Fun Fact

It very closely resembles the chestnut short-tailed bat, and the two species are likely often confused.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Consumes a considerable amount of insects in addition to plant material such as fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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