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wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex)

wrinkle-faced bat

Centurio senex

About the wrinkle-faced bat

The wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae and the only identified member of the genus Centurio. These bats are found in various countries in and around Central America. They eat fruit but are not classified within the fruit bats. They are classified as a leaf-nosed bat but do not have a leaf nose. They have an unusually shaped skull which is thought to allow them to eat a wider...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the wrinkle-faced bat?

The scientific name of the wrinkle-faced bat is Centurio senex.

How many wrinkle-faced bat sightings have been recorded?

255 observations of the wrinkle-faced bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.

255 observations on iNaturalist
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