Spix's Disk-winged Bat

Thyroptera tricolor

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Thyropteridae

About

Spix's disk-winged bat, is a species of bat in the family Thyropteridae. It is native to the Americas from Mexico to Brazil. The most prominent anatomical feature of this bat, which distinguishes it from other species, is the disks on its thumbs and hind feet. These circular disks act as suction cups, allowing the bats to cling onto and move along smooth surfaces.

Fun Fact

Spix's disk-winged bats have suction-cup pads on their wrists and ankles that let them cling to the slippery inside surfaces of unfurling banana leaves — they must find new leaves daily as the old ones uncurl.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

3-5 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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