little big-eared bat
Micronycteris megalotis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae
About
The little big-eared bat is a bat species in the order Chiroptera and family Phyllostomidae. It is from South and Central America particularly Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Suriname and Trinidad. Though its exact population is unknown, it is considered widespread and occurs in protected areas, although deforestation may be a minor threat, it is classified as Least Concern. It is found in multistratal evergreen forests and dry thorn forests and forages near streams and is found hollow trees, logs, caverns, or houses with groups up to twelve. The head and body length measures at 44 millimetres (1.7 in) for males and 45 millimetres (1.8 in) for females. Males usually weigh about 5 grams (0.18 oz) while females weigh 5.7 grams (0.20 oz).
Fun Fact
It is from South and Central America particularly Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Suriname and Trinidad.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed and can be found in many habitats including wet and dry areas, evergreen and deciduous forests, swamps, and clearings.
Diet
Eats a large amount of fruit or to pinpoint what kind of fruit it eats.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance