Fringe-lipped Bat

Trachops cirrhosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The fringe-lipped bat is a leaf-nosed bat from southern Mexico to Bolivia and southern Brazil. It has three subspecies and no known fossils. It is the only species within its genus.

Fun Fact

Trachops cirrhosus roost in groups of up to 50 individuals and both sexes roost together.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is near ponds or streams.

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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