| Amazonian sac-winged bat | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Saccopteryx |
| Species: | S. gymnura |
| Binomial name | |
| Saccopteryx gymnura | |
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| Amazonian sac-winged bat range | |
The Amazonian sac-winged bat (Saccopteryx gymnura) is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae [3] native to South America. [1]
It was described as a new species in 1901 by British zoologist Oldfield Thomas. [2] Thomas identified "Mr. Wickham" as the collector of the holotype, possibly referring to British explorer Henry Wickham who also collected bird specimens in South America. [4] Wickham collected the holotype in Santarém along the Amazon River. [2] The species name "gymnura" is from Ancient Greek " gumnós " meaning "naked" and " ourá " meaning "tail." Thomas wrote, "the nakedness of the interfemoral [membrane] will readily distinguish this bat from any of its allies." [2]
It is insectivorous, catching its prey in the air [1] and inhabits tropical rainforests. It is found in several countries and territories in northern South America, including Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. [1] It is uncommonly encountered and its range is not clearly defined.
It is currently evaluated as data deficient by the IUCN. [1]
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