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Ecuadorian sac-winged bat
Species of bat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ecuadorian sac-winged bat (Balantiopteryx infusca) is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.[2] According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the population trend is decreasing for this species, due to habitat destruction through deforestation.[1] In 2013, Bat Conservation International listed this species as one of the 35 species on its worldwide priority list for conservation.[3]
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Taxonomy
Balantiopteryx infusca is the sister species of Balantiopteryx io and there are no recognised subspecies.[4]
Appearance
It is larger than Balantiopteryx io, and smaller than Balantiopteryx plicata. [5] It lacks the white trim of Balantiopteryx plicata, and is darker in color.[5]
Habitat and behavior
It is found in the mouth of caves, abandoned mines, and cracks in rock.[4] It prefers to live where there is plenty of light.[1] The bats are sociable and live in colonies; they are also insectivorous.[6]
References
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