Английская Википедия:Aztec fruit-eating bat

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The Aztec fruit-eating bat (Dermanura azteca) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae.

Taxonomy and etymology

It was described as a new species in 1906 by Danish mammalogist Knud Andersen. The holotype was collected by Edward William Nelson in Tetela del Volcán, Mexico.[1] Its species name "aztecus" refers to the indigenous Aztecs of Mexico, where this species was first documented.

Description

It is one of the largest members of its genus and lacks a tail. It has a forearm length of Шаблон:Convert and body weight of Шаблон:Convert. Its dental formula is Шаблон:DentalFormula for a total of 28 teeth.[2]

Biology and ecology

It is nocturnal, foraging at night and roosting in sheltered places such as abandoned mines, old wells, and tree branches during the day. It eats fruits from plant species such as Crataegus mexicana and Prunus serotina and cones from species such as Cupressus and Juniperus. Additionally, it will consume insects.[2]

Range and habitat

It is found in several countries in Central America including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It has been documented at elevations from Шаблон:Convert above sea level;[3] in Mexico, it is most frequently encountered at approximately Шаблон:Convert above sea level.[2]

References

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