The Aztec fruit-eating bat (Dermanura azteca ) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.
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starts withIt is one of the largest members of its genus.Individuals lack tails.It has a forearm length of 35–41 mm (1.4–1.6 in) and body weight of 18–24 g (0.63–0.85 oz).Its dental formula is 2.1.2.22.1.2.2 for a total of 28 teeth.
It is found in several countries in Central America including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.It has been documented at elevations from 600–3,000 m (2,000–9,800 ft) above sea level; in Mexico, it is most frequently encountered at approximately 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level.
It is nocturnal, foraging at night and roosting in sheltered places such as abandoned mines, old wells, and tree branches during the day.It eats fruits from plant species such as Crataegus mexicana and Prunus serotina and cones from species such as Cupressus and Juniperus.Additionally, it will consume insects.
