Chocoan long-tongued bat

The Chocoan long-tongued bat (Lonchophylla chocoana) is a species of bat found in South America. It was described as a new species in 2004.

Chocoan long-tongued bat
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Phyllostomidae
Genus: Lonchophylla
Species:
L. chocoana
Binomial name
Lonchophylla chocoana
Dávalos, 2004

Taxonomy and etymology

It was described as a new species in 2004. Its species name "chocoana" is derived from El Chocó—the region where it is found.[2]

Description

It is considered a large member of its genus with a forearm length of 45–48 mm (1.8–1.9 in) and a weight of 19–23 g (0.67–0.81 oz). Its fur is chocolate- or chestnut-brown on its back and brown on its ventral side. It has short ears with rounded tips. Its thumb length is considered an identifying feature, as it is longer than that of similar species at 7.5–8.3 mm (0.30–0.33 in). Its dental formula is the same as all other members of its genus: 2.1.2.32.1.3.3 for a total of 34 teeth.[2]

Range and habitat

Its range includes Ecuador and Colombia in South America. It has only been documented in old-growth rainforest.[1]

Conservation

As of 2016, it is evaluated as data deficient by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this classification because it was recently described and little information is available on its extent or population.[1]

References
  1. Davalos, L.; Mantilla-Meluk, H. (2016). "Lonchophylla chocoana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136348A22023706. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136348A22023706.en.
  2. Dávalos, Liliana M (2004). "A New Chocoan Species of Lonchophylla (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae)". American Museum Novitates. 426: 1–14. doi:10.1206/0003-0082(2004)426<0001:ANCSOL>2.0.CO;2.
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