Little yellow-shouldered bat
A species of Yellow-shouldered bats Scientific name : Sturnira lilium Genus : Yellow-shouldered bats
Little yellow-shouldered bat, A species of Yellow-shouldered bats
Scientific name: Sturnira lilium
Genus: Yellow-shouldered bats
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Description
The little yellow-shouldered bat (Sturnira lilium) is a bat species from South and Central America. This species is a frugivore and an effective seed disperser. It roosts alone in tree cavities, on branches, vines, and under palm leaves, usually keeping to the same roosts day to day. There is evidence to suggest hypothermia is a thermoregulatory strategy to help adjust metabolic levels. In terms of mating, ambient temperature has been noted as a greater influence as compared to food availability. Its wing shape can also be affected by pregnancy in order to make flight more efficient. 
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Little yellow-shouldered bat primarily feed on fruit, making them crucial seed dispersers in their ecosystems. Notably, little yellow-shouldered bat's diet heavily features Solanaceae plants, where they customarily chew off and ingest the pulp, facilitating seed dispersion.
Appearance
Little yellow-shouldered bat is a medium-sized bat weighing around 20 grams and measuring up to nine centimeters in length. It has a robust body, and its fur is dense, woolly, and of a mixture including greyish-brown tones. This bat boasts a short broad head, rounded ears, a leaf-shaped nose, and sturdy, well-developed wings. It also has a distinctive blunt and rounded muzzle. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Little yellow-shouldered bat is a nocturnal animal, exhibiting a solitary lifestyle. It forages at night, feeding predominantly on fruit, displaying a crucial role in seed dispersion. The species exhibits a territorial behavior, marking and defending its roosts. Little yellow-shouldered bat's unique mating behavior involves multiple males pursuing a single female, leading to intense competition.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Yellow-shouldered bats Species
Little yellow-shouldered bat 
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