Davis's round-eared bat
Lophostoma evotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyPhyllostomidae (New World Leaf-nosed Bats)
- GenusLophostoma (Round-eared Bats)
- SpeciesLophostoma evotis (Davis's round-eared bat)
About the Davis's round-eared bat
Davis's round-eared bat (Lophostoma evotis) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and southeastern Mexico. Its ears are long with rounded tips. Its fur is dark gray. Its forearm length is 47–53 mm (1.9–2.1 in). Individuals weigh approximately 20 g (0.71 oz). Its dental formula is 2.1.2.31.1.3.3 for a total of 32 teeth.
It is both frugivorous and insectivorous. It is endemic to Central America; its range includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It has only been documented in lowlands. In Mexico, it has not been documented above 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.
As of 2018, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Davis's round-eared bat in Montes Azules 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 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |