Commissaris's long-tongued bat
Commissaris's long-tongued bat (Glossophaga commissarisi) is a bat species from South and Central America.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Glossophaga |
| Species: | G. commissarisi |
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| Glossophaga commissarisi Gardner, 1962 | |
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Description
The bat's length ranges from 43 to 65 mm, has a wingspan of 32 to 42 mm, and weighs on average 9.3 to 9.5 grams. Colour varies from dark, light, and reddish, brown. The species presents no sexual dimorphism, and has a long tongue with bristle-like papillae.[2]
Habitat and range
It is found from Southern Mexico to Panama, as well as in Guyana. It is found in the lowlands and up to 2,400 metres (7,900 ft). Its habitats range from tropical to sub-tropical.[2]
References
- Miller, B.; Reid, F.; Arroyo-Cabrales, J.; Cuarón, A.D.; de Grammont, P.C. (2016). "Glossophaga commissarisi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T9273A22108801. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T9273A22108801.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- "Commissaris's Long-tongued Bat - Glossophaga commissarisi - Details - Encyclopedia of Life". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
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