Near ThreatenedLesser Long-nosed Bat
Leptonycteris yerbabuenae
One of the 29 bats on WAnimals
Mammals · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae
Glossophaga soricina
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Pallas's long-tongued bat is a nectar-feeder with an elongated snout and an extendable tongue that pollinates dozens of American plants, among them columnar cacti, agaves, kapok trees and bananas. It feeds by hovering in front of flowers like a nocturnal hummingbird, and supplements the nectar with pollen and some insects. It lives in colonies in caves, tree holes and culverts. Its great adaptability makes it common even in gardens and city parks throughout Latin America.
Weight
9 g – 12 g
Size
5 cm – 6 cm
Life expectancy
7 years
Diet
Nectarivore
Feeds mainly on flower nectar.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossophaga_soricina
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