Southern Long-nosed Bat

Leptonycteris curasoae

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The southern long-nosed bat or Curaçaoan long-nosed bat is a South American species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae.

Fun Fact

Southern long-nosed bats are of average size for leaf-nosed bats, being intermediate in size between their close relatives, the greater and lesser long-nosed bats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on Agave and Ceiba when those plants are in bloom.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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