Davis's round-eared bat
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Lophostoma evotis

Davis's round-eared bat (Lophostoma evotis ) is a species of Central American bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and southeastern Mexico.

Appearance

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.

Distribution

Geography

It is endemic to Central America; its range includes Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.It has only been documented in lowlands.In Mexico, it has not been documented above 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.

Davis's round-eared bat habitat map
Davis's round-eared bat habitat map
Davis's round-eared bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

It is both frugivorous and insectivorous.

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Seasonal behavior

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Conservation

As of 2018, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because it has a wide geographic range and its range includes protected areas.

References

1. Davis's round-eared bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis's_round-eared_bat
2. Davis's round-eared bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/21986/22041302

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