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Proboscis bat

A species of Proboscis bat, Also known as Sharp-nosed bat, River bat
Scientific name : Rhynchonycteris naso Genus : Proboscis bat

Proboscis bat, A species of Proboscis bat
Also known as:
Sharp-nosed bat, River bat
Scientific name: Rhynchonycteris naso
Genus: Proboscis bat
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Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) Photo By Felineora , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) is a bat species from South and Central America. Other common names include Long-nosed proboscis bat, sharp-nosed bat, Brazilian long-nosed bat and river bat in English, and murciélago narizón in Spanish. It is monotypic within its genus. This species is in the family Emballonuridae, the sac-winged or sheath-tailed bats. Like most bats, it is nocturnal. It is found from southern Mexico to Belize, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, as well as in Trinidad.

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General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Proboscis bat primarily feeds on small insects. Its diet chiefly consists of aquatic midges, mosquitoes and other insects it captures over streams, highlighting its ecological role in pest control.

Appearance

Proboscis bat is a small bat with a slender body covered in short, silky fur that ranges from brown to gray. Its most distinctive feature is its long, narrow snout similar to a proboscis. It has large, broad wings and a long, thin tail enclosed in a membrane. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Proboscis bat is a nocturnal, colonial species, known for roosting in groups at the edges of riverbanks. Its mating calls, emitted by males, are an intriguing auditory feature. It feeds on insects, foraging almost exclusively over water surfaces, using echolocation. Proboscis bat fireworks explosive defensive behavior when threatened, releasing a foul odor to repel predators.
Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) Photo By Felineora , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Mammals
Order
Bats
Family
Sac-winged bats
Genus
Proboscis bat
Species
Proboscis bat
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