Lesser Dog-like Bat

Peropteryx macrotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Emballonuridae

About

The lesser dog-like bat, also known as Peters' sac-winged bat, is a species of bat from South and Central America. First described in 1826, it was renamed in 1843 because the original scientific name was already in use for another species.

Fun Fact

While it is the smallest of the dog-like bats, it shares with them the long, hairless, snout that is the source of their common name.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in tropical deciduous forest below 1,000 m (3,300 ft), although they are sometimes found in evergreen forest or semi-arid scrubland.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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