Commissaris's long-tongued bat


Commissaris's long-tongued bat is a bat species from South and Central America.

Description

The bat's length ranges from 43 to 65 mm, has a wingspan of 32 to 42 mm, and weighs on average 9.3 to 9.5 grams. Colour varies from dark, light, and reddish, brown. The species presents no sexual dimorphism, and has a long tongue with bristle-like papillae.

Habitat and range

It is found from Southern Mexico to Panama, as well as in Guyana. It is found in the lowlands and up to. Its habitats range from tropical to sub-tropical.