Chiriqui broad-winged bat
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The Chiriqui broad-winged bat ( Eptesicus chiriquinus ) is a bat in the smooth-nosed family that is found in South America and Panama .
features
With a head body length of 62 to 69 mm, a tail length of 36 to 51 mm and a weight of 9 to 13 g, the species is a medium-sized representative of the genus. It has 43 to 48 mm long forearms, 9 to 13 mm long hind feet and 12 to 17 mm long ears. The upper side of the fur is mostly colored black, although there are also specimens with golden brown fur. The underside is covered with brown fur. The 8 to 10 mm long hairs on the top are characteristic. Of the members of the genus with short forearms (less than 48 mm), only the black broad-winged bat ( Eptesicus andinus ) has hair of similar length. In comparison between these two species, the Chiriqui broad-winged bat has a clearly pronounced crest .
Distribution and way of life
The Chiriqui broad-winged bat has several separate populations in Ecuador , Colombia , Venezuela, and Panama. According to a 2013 study, it also occurs in the Brazilian Amazon basin and in the area of the Mata Atlântica . It resides in evergreen tropical forests and other wet forests. The species lives in the lowlands and in mountains up to 3000 meters above sea level.
The Chiriqui broad-winged bat hunts insects. She often uses forest aisles and the vicinity of roads.
status
Changes to the landscape are likely to have a negative impact on the existing population. The IUCN lists the Chiriqui broad-winged bat as not endangered (least concern) . There are various protected areas in the distribution area.
supporting documents
- ↑ Eptesicus chiriquinus . In: Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
- ^ A b c Reid, Fiona: A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico . Oxford University Press, 2009, pp. 157-158 ( Eptesicus chiriquinus ).
- ^ Alfred L. Gardner (Ed.): Mammals of South America . tape 1 . University of Chicago Press, 2008, pp. 441 ( Eptesicus ).
- ↑ a b c d Eptesicus chiriquinus in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2017. Posted by: Molinari, J. Aguirre, L. & Samudio, R., 2008. Accessed on February 12 2018th
- ↑ Zortea et al .: The occurrence of Eptesicus chiriquinus Thomas, in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest in 1920 ( en , PDF): Checklist . 2013. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
