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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Peropteryx |
| Species: | P. kappleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Peropteryx kappleri Peters, 1867 | |
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| Greater dog-like bat range | |
The greater dog-like bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is a bat species found from southern Mexico through Brazil and Peru.
It is the largest member of its genus, with a forearm length of 45–53.6 mm (1.77–2.11 in). [2] [3] Individuals weigh approximately 8 g (0.28 oz). Fur color can vary, with some individuals dark brown and others light brown. The ventral fur is paler than the dorsal fur. It has large black ears. Its dental formula is 1.1.2.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth. [3]
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The Cozumelan golden bat is a bat species found in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. At one time, this species was considered to be a subspecies of the golden bat. Little is known about the biology of this bat, but it has a wide range, no particular threats have been identified, and the population seems steady, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "the least concern".
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