Recife Broad-nosed Bat

Platyrrhinus recifinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The Recife broad-nosed bat, is a species of bat from South America. It is named for the city of Recife in Brazil, where it was first recorded by Oldfield Thomas in 1901.

Fun Fact

It is named for the city of Recife in Brazil, where it was first recorded by Oldfield Thomas in 1901.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the margins of the Cerrado savannah and Caatinga shrublands of Brazil, and there are disputed reports from as far afield as Guyana and Suriname.

Diet

Feed on fruit and flowers, especially figs and snake fingers.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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