The western round-eared bat (Lophostoma occidentalis ) is a bat species found only on the Pacific coast of northwestern Ecuador.
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starts withIts forearm length is 51.2–56.8 mm (2.02–2.24 in).Its dorsal fur is long and dark brown, while the fur around its throat is whitish.It has white or pale gray patches of fur behind its ears.
It is found in South America, where its range includes Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.It has been documented at elevations of 300–979 m (984–3,212 ft).
As of 2016, it is evaluated as a near-threatened species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because its habitat, particularly that in western Ecuador, is being rapidly degraded and destroyed.Its population has likely declined by 20-25% in the last three generations due to habitat destruction.
