Chiriquinan serotine facts for kids
The Chiriquinan serotine (Eptesicus chiriquinus) is a type of house bat. It is a small, flying mammal that helps control insect populations.
Quick facts for kids Chiriquinan serotine |
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Eptesicus
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chiriquinus
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E. inca (Thomas 1920) |
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About the Chiriquinan Serotine Bat
The Chiriquinan serotine bat is currently listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List. This means that scientists believe it is not likely to become endangered soon. It lives in many different places. However, we do not know a lot about this bat. It might be rare in some areas.
Where These Bats Live
These bats are found in several countries in Central and South America. You can find them in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and a large part of Amazônia Legal in Brazil.
The first Chiriquinan serotine bat studied by scientists was found in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama. This area is about 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level.
What Chiriquinan Serotine Bats Eat
The Chiriquinan serotine is an insectivore. This means it eats only insects. It probably lives mostly in forests. These bats prefer places that are moist, like montane tropical forests or evergreen forests.
How They Are Different
Scientists consider the Chiriquinan serotine to be a unique species. It is different from the little black serotine and the Brazilian brown bat. The IUCN Red List includes another bat, Eptesicus montosus, with the Chiriquinan serotine. This means they are considered the same species for conservation purposes.
See also
- Little black serotine
- Brazilian brown bat
