Greater spear-nosed bat
A species of Spear-nosed bats Scientific name : Phyllostomus hastatus Genus : Spear-nosed bats
Greater spear-nosed bat, A species of Spear-nosed bats
Scientific name: Phyllostomus hastatus
Genus: Spear-nosed bats
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Description
The coat of the large lance nose is dark brown to reddish brown, with a darker flight skin and also dark nose leaf and ears. It reaches a head-trunk length of 10 to 13 cm and a wing span of up to 55 cm. It has a robust appearance with a weight of up to 150 g (average 76-112 g). Like most members of the leaf noses, the Large Lance Nose has a showy nose leaf.
General Info
Lifespan
18 years
Diet
Primarily, greater spear-nosed bat sustains on a diet of fruit, especially figs, forming a crucial part of its nutritional intake. Alongside this, it consumes insects, leaves, and even small vertebrates, showcasing good dietary versatility.
Appearance
Greater spear-nosed bat is a medium-sized bat known for its spear-like nose leaf. Its body is coated with dense, short fur that is dark brown to chestnut. The undersides are slightly paler. It has wide, spreadable wings and a short tail. The long legs and feet are capable of strong grasping. Both genders depict a similar appearance with no significant variations.
Behavior
Greater spear-nosed bat display a notably social behavior, living in colonies within a wide range of habitats. They exhibit adaptability in their diet, consuming a varied food palette from fruit to small vertebrates. Their high-intensity echolocation aids them in locating prey. Despite their communal nature, individual greater spear-nosed bat are territorially aggressive, performing threat displays when facing intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Spear-nosed bats Species
Greater spear-nosed bat 
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