| Micronycteris giovanniae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Micronycteris |
| Species: | M. giovanniae |
| Binomial name | |
| Micronycteris giovanniae Baker & Fonseca, 2007 | |
Micronycteris giovanniae is a species of leaf-nosed bat found in Ecuador.
It was described as a new species in 2007. The holotype had been collected in 2001. [2] This holotype represents the only individual documented of this species as of 2016. [1] The eponym for the species name "giovanniae" is American poet Nikki Giovanni, "in recognition of her poetry and writings." Based on analysis of the cytochrome b gene, its closest relative is the Matses' big-eared bat, M. matses. [2]
It is a medium-sized member of the genus Micronycteris. Unlike some species of the genus, its belly fur is dark. The only known individual of this species had a forearm length of 37 mm (1.5 in) and weighed 8.6 g (0.30 oz). It is a diploid organism with a karyotype of 2n = 40 and a fundamental number (FN) of 68. It has a dental formula of 2.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 34 teeth. [2]
The single individual known from this species was documented in Esmeraldas Province of Ecuador. It was found within a secondary forest that was in the process of being deforested. [1]
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