lesser long-tailed bat (Choeroniscus minor) — Least Concern Mammalia

lesser long-tailed bat

Choeroniscus minor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The lesser long-tongued bat, also called the lesser long-tailed bat, is a bat species from South America.

Fun Fact

The tongue is remarkably long, and can be extended even when the bat's jaws are closed, because of a wide gap between the front teeth, reaching up to 50% of the animal's entire body length.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on nectar and pollen, which it can extract from flowers using its long tongue and narrow snout, but it does also eat small quantities of insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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