Ecuadorian sac-winged bat


The Ecuadorian sac-winged bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae.
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the population trend is decreasing for this species, due to habitat destruction through deforestation. In 2013, Bat Conservation International listed this species as one of the 35 species of its worldwide priority list of conservation.

Taxonomy

Balantiopteryx infusca is the sister species of Balantiopteryx io.
There are no subspecies.

Appearance

It is larger than Balantiopteryx io, and smaller than Balantiopteryx plicata. It lacks the white trim of Balantiopteryx plicata, and is darker in color.

Habitat/Behavior

It is found in the mouth of caves, abandoned mines, and cracks in rock. It prefers to live where there is plenty of light.
These bats are sociable and live in colonies; they are also insectivorous.