Behn's big-eared bat, Behn's graybeard bat
Behn's bat, Behn's big-eared bat, or Behn's graybeard bat (Glyphonycteris behnii ) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae found in Brazil and Peru. It is known only from six specimens so it is considered rare. It feeds on insects and small fruits. It is threatened by cerrado habitat loss for agriculture.
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Behn's bat is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil and Peru.In Brazil, it is found in the Cerrado.
Based on the diets of closely related species, Behn's bat is likely omnivorous, consuming insects and small fruits.
As of 2016, it is evaluated as a data deficient species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because only six individuals have ever been documented.Little is known about its population size, ecology, or potential threats.However, it is potentially threatened by habitat loss due to conversion to farmland.
