Peracchi's Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla peracchii) — Least Concern Mammalia

Peracchi's Nectar Bat

Lonchophylla peracchii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

Peracchi's nectar bat is a species of nectar-feeding bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It was first described from the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil.

Fun Fact

First record of Lonchophylla peracchii Dias, Esbérard and Moratelli, 2013 (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) in São Paulo state, Southeastern Brazil.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to a small area of the Cerrado, and might be endangered due to habitat destruction.

Diet

Feed on nectar and differ from fruit-eating bats by having a long, extensible tongues and elongated skulls and muzzles, adapted to their feeding behaviour.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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