long-snouted bat

Platalina genovensium

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The long-snouted bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is the only species within the genus Platalina. It is endemic to northern Peru and northern Chile. It feeds almost exclusively on the nectar and fruit of the columnar cactus. The species is rare, but has a wide distribution with at least 25 populations, and is listed as near-threatened due to habitat loss causing the removal of their primary food source.

Fun Fact

It feeds almost exclusively on the nectar and fruit of the columnar cactus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on CAM plants.

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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