Lonchophylla fornicata
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Lonchophylla fornicata

Lonchophylla fornicata is a species of bat found in South America.

Appearance

It has a forearm length ranging from 34.2–35.6 mm (1.35–1.40 in).

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It is native to South America where its range includes Colombia and Ecuador. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 75–512 m (246–1,680 ft) above sea level. As of 2019, it has only been observed in humid forests on the Pacific-facing slopes of the Andes.

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Conservation

As of 2019, it is listed as a data deficient species by the IUCN. It meets the criteria for this designation because its ecological requirements are poorly understood.

References

1. Lonchophylla fornicata Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonchophylla_fornicata
2. Lonchophylla fornicata on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/88150313/166613263

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