Pallas's long-tongued bat
A species of Glossophaga Scientific name : Glossophaga soricina Genus : Glossophaga
Pallas's long-tongued bat, A species of Glossophaga
Scientific name: Glossophaga soricina
Genus: Glossophaga
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Description
Pallas's long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) is a South and Central American bat with a fast metabolism that feeds on nectar. 
General Info
Lifespan
10-11 years
Diet
Pallas's long-tongued bat is an essential pollinator with a diet predominantly of nectar from flowering plants. However, it also supplements its diet with small insects and pollen, providing necessary protein intake.
Appearance
Pallas's long-tongued bat is a small mammal with a slender body. Coated in soft, short fur, its coloration ranges from dark brown to greyish-brown. The bat's characteristic long, thin muzzle and elongated tongue allow it to feed on nectar. Equipped with large wings and a short tail, pallas's long-tongued bat is efficient in flight. No significant disparities in appearance between genders, age groups, or subspecies have been observed.
Behavior
Pallas's long-tongued bat is a nocturnal, social species known for its adept nectar-feeding behavior. Using a swift hovering flight, it exhibits unique tongue elongation capabilities for extracting nectar from deep tubular flowers. Pallas's long-tongued bat's inter-individual interactions are marked by vocal communication, exhaustive chases, and body displays, ensuring territorial integrity. Adapted to roost in caves, this species forms colonies with complex social dynamics.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Glossophaga Species
Pallas's long-tongued bat 
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