Schmidts's big-eared bat

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Schmidts's big-eared bat (Micronycteris schmidtorum) is a bat species from South and Central America.

Description

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Biology and ecology

It is insectivorous, though it possibly also consumes fruit. It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as hollow trees or in human structures.[1]

Range and habitat

It is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. It is generally documented in lowland areas.[2]

Conservation

As of 2016, it is assessed as a least-concern species by the IUCN.[2]

References

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