western nectar bat

Lonchophylla hesperia

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The western nectar bat is a species of bat within the Lonchophylla genus of chiroptera. It is a leaf-nosed bat in the family Phyllostomidae, and the subfamily Lonchophyllinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Fun Fact

As of 2011, the western nectar bat is only known from 19 individuals from 9 locations, 6 of which were captured in 1908.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to northwestern Peru and has been recorded in Peru and Ecuador.

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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