LaVal's disk-winged bat
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Thyroptera lavali

LaVal's disk-winged bat (Thyroptera lavali ) is a species of bat in the family Thyropteridae. It is native to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil where it has been found near streams in tropical rainforest. The bat is insectivorous. It is poorly studied but is believed to be rare. The species was named in honor of American zoologist Richard K. LaVal.

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LaVal's disk-winged bat habitat map

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LaVal's disk-winged bat habitat map
LaVal's disk-winged bat
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References

1. LaVal's disk-winged bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaVal's_disk-winged_bat
2. LaVal's disk-winged bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/21878/21985717

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