lesser spear-nosed bat
Phyllostomus elongatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderChiroptera (Bats)
- FamilyPhyllostomidae (New World Leaf-nosed Bats)
- GenusPhyllostomus (Spear-nosed Bats)
- SpeciesPhyllostomus elongatus (lesser spear-nosed bat)
5 Verified sightings at Tambopata National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
7 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the lesser spear-nosed bat
The lesser spear-nosed bat (Phyllostomus elongatus) is a bat species found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of lesser spear-nosed bat in Tambopata National 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 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |