Rhynchonycteris naso
Appearance
Taxonavigation
[edit]Familia: Emballonuridae
Subfamilia: Emballonurinae
Genus: Rhynchonycteris
Species: Rhynchonycteris naso
Name
[edit]Rhynchonycteris naso Wied-Neuwied, 1820
Type locality: Brazil, Bahia, Rio Mucuri, near Morro d'Arara.
Synonyms
[edit]- lineata Temminck, 1838
- priscus G. M. Allen, 1914
- rivalis Spix, 1823
- saxatilis Spix, 1823
- villosa Gervais, 1855
References
[edit]- Wied-Neuwied, 1820. Reise nach Brasilien, 1: 251.
- Conservation status: IUCN: Rhynchonycteris naso (Least Concern)
Distribution
[edit]- East Oaxaca and Central Veracruz (Mexico) to Central and East Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, French Guiana, Guyana, and Surinam; Trinidad.
Vernacular names
[edit]English: Proboscis Bat.