Cozumelan Golden Bat
Mimon cozumelae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyPhyllostomidae (New World Leaf-nosed Bats)
- GenusMimon
- SpeciesMimon cozumelae (Cozumelan Golden Bat)
About the Cozumelan Golden Bat
The Cozumelan golden bat (Mimon cozumelae) 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 (Mimon bennettii). 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".
It was described as a new species in 1914 by American zoologist Edward Alphonso Goldman. The holotype had been collected on Cozumel by G. F. Gaumer. At times, it has been considered a subspecies of the golden bat, Mimon bennettii.
Its forearm length is 53.1–59 mm (2.09–2.32 in). Individuals weigh approximately 35 g (1.2 oz). It has a dental formula of 2.1.2.31.1.2.3 for a total of 30 teeth. It roosts in small groups by day, mostly in limestone caves, but sometimes in hollow logs. It hunts at night and may glean prey from tree foliage. Its diet is known to include beetles, katydids, birds and lizards.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cozumelan Golden Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cozumelan Golden Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cozumelan Golden Bat sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cozumelan Golden Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
March has the highest sighting rate for Cozumelan Golden Bat in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.