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Benkeith's short-tailed bat (Carollia benkeithi) is a leaf-nosed bat species found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.[1] It very closely resembles the chestnut short-tailed bat, and the two species are likely often confused.[1]

Taxonomy and etymology

Benkeith's short-tailed bat was described as a new species in 2006. The holotype had been collected in 1983, Шаблон:Cvt to the south of Tingo María, Peru.[2] The eponym for the species name "benkeithi" was Ben E. Keith, who donated $5 million to Texas Tech University.[3]

Description

Benkeith's short-tailed bat is a relatively small species of short-tailed fruit bat. It has a forearm length of Шаблон:Cvt and a head and body length of Шаблон:Cvt. The fur on its back is chestnut brown, while its belly fur is a dull, grayish-brown.[2]

Biology and ecology

Based on stable isotope analysis, it likely consumes a considerable amount of insects in addition to plant material such as fruit.[4]

Range and habitat

Benkeith's short-tailed bat is found in northeastern Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil. In Brazil, it is uncommon within the central Amazon basin.[1]

References

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External links

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