Long-tongued Bat

Choeronycteris mexicana

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The Mexican long-tongued bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is the only species within the genus Choeronycteris. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and the United States.

Fun Fact

Its pelage can be up to 7 mm long and is typically gray to brownish but can be paler on the shoulders.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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