Commissaris's long-tongued bat
Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
Genus
SPECIES
Glossophaga commissarisi
Weight
9
0
goz
g oz 
Length
43-65
1.7-2.6
mminch
mm inch 
Wingspan
32-42
1.3-1.7
mminch
mm inch 

Commissaris's long-tongued bat (Glossophaga commissarisi ) is a bat species from South and Central America.

No

Nocturnal

He

Herbivore

Ne

Nectarivore

Zo

Zoochory

Po

Pollinator

Te

Terrestrial

Co

Colonial

So

Social

C

starts with

Appearance

The bat's length ranges from 43 to 65 mm, has a wingspan of 32 to 42 mm, and weighs on average 9.3 to 9.5 grams. Colour varies from dark, light, and reddish, brown. The species presents no sexual dimorphism, and has a long tongue with bristle-like papillae.

Distribution

Geography

It is found from Southern Mexico to Panama, as well as in Guyana. It is found in the lowlands and up to 2,400 metres (7,900 ft). Its habitats range from tropical to sub-tropical.

Commissaris's long-tongued bat habitat map

Climate zones

Commissaris's long-tongued bat habitat map
Commissaris's long-tongued bat
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Mating Habits

BABY CARRYING
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References

1. Commissaris's long-tongued bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissaris's_long-tongued_bat
2. Commissaris's long-tongued bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/9273/22108801

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