Greater dog-like bat

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Greater dog-like bat
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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.

Description

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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References

  1. Davalos, L.; Molinari, J.; Miller, B.; Rodriguez, B. (2018). "Peropteryx kappleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T16707A22100544. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T16707A22100544.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Gardner, A. L. (2008). Mammals of South America, volume 1: marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats. Vol. 1. University of Chicago Press. p. 198. ISBN   978-0226282428.
  3. 1 2 Ceballos, G.; Cabrales, J. A.; Vazquez, D. (2014). Ceballos, G. (ed.). Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 767–768. ISBN   978-1421408439.