Chocoan long-tongued bat
The Chocoan long-tongued bat (Lonchophylla chocoana) is a species of bat found in South America. It was described as a new species in 2004.
| Chocoan long-tongued bat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Lonchophylla |
| Species: | L. chocoana |
| Binomial name | |
| Lonchophylla chocoana Dávalos, 2004 | |
Taxonomy and etymology
It was described as a new species in 2004. Its species name "chocoana" is derived from El Chocó—the region where it is found.[2]
Description
It is considered a large member of its genus with a forearm length of 45–48 mm (1.8–1.9 in) and a weight of 19–23 g (0.67–0.81 oz). Its fur is chocolate- or chestnut-brown on its back and brown on its ventral side. It has short ears with rounded tips. Its thumb length is considered an identifying feature, as it is longer than that of similar species at 7.5–8.3 mm (0.30–0.33 in). Its dental formula is the same as all other members of its genus: 2.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 34 teeth.[2]
Range and habitat
Its range includes Ecuador and Colombia in South America. It has only been documented in old-growth rainforest.[1]
Conservation
As of 2016, it is evaluated as data deficient by the IUCN.[1]
References
- Davalos, L.; Mantilla-Meluk, H. (2016). "Lonchophylla chocoana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136348A22023706. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136348A22023706.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- Dávalos, Liliana M (2004). "A New Chocoan Species of Lonchophylla (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae)". American Museum Novitates (426): 1–14. doi:10.1206/0003-0082(2004)426<0001:ANCSOL>2.0.CO;2. S2CID 53487979.