Biology:Greater dog-like bat
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Short description: Species of bat
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Peropteryx |
| Species: | P. kappleri
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| Peropteryx kappleri Peters, 1867
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| Greater dog-like bat range | |
The greater dog-like bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is a bat species found from southern Mexico through Brazil and Peru.
Description
It is the largest member of its genus, with a forearm length of 45–53.6 mm (1.77–2.11 in).[2][3] Individuals weigh approximately 8 g (0.28 oz). Fur color can vary, with some individuals dark brown and others light brown. The ventral fur is paler than the dorsal fur. It has large black ears. Its dental formula is 1.1.2.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[3]
References
- ↑ Davalos, L.; Molinari, J.; Miller, B.; Rodriguez, B. (2018). "Peropteryx kappleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T16707A22100544. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T16707A22100544.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/16707/22100544. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ Gardner, A. L. (2008). Mammals of South America, volume 1: marsupials, xenarthrans, shrews, and bats. 1. University of Chicago Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-0226282428.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ceballos, G.; Cabrales, J. A.; Vazquez, D. (2014). Ceballos. ed. Mammals of Mexico. JHU Press. pp. 767–768. ISBN 978-1421408439.
Wikidata ☰ Q1833599 entry
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