Dermanura rava
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Dermanura rava

Dermanura rava is a species of leaf-nosed bat found in Central and South America.

Appearance

Its fur is yellowish brown, and its face has four indistinct, whitish stripes. Its ears and flight membranes are light brown, with the margins of the flight membranes whitish. Based on the holotype, it has a forearm length of approximately 36 mm (1.4 in).

Distribution

Geography

D. rava is found in the following countries: Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 0–2,050 m (0–6,726 ft) above sea level.

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Conservation

As of 2019, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this designation because of its wide geographic range, which includes large tracts of intact forest. It is considered relatively abundant, and no major threats to it or its habitat have been identified.

References

1. Dermanura rava Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermanura_rava
2. Dermanura rava on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/83683265/83683270

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