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Species of bat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Davis's round-eared bat | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Chiroptera |
Family: | Phyllostomidae |
Genus: | Lophostoma |
Species: | L. evotis |
Binomial name | |
Lophostoma evotis Davis & Carter, 1978 | |
Synonyms | |
Tonatia evotis Davis & Carter, 1978 |
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.[2]
It is both frugivorous and insectivorous.[2]
It is endemic to Central America; its range includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. It has only been documented in lowlands.[1] In Mexico, it has not been documented above 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.[2]
As of 2018, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.[1]
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