brown-bellied broad-nosed bat
Platyrrhinus fusciventris
About the brown-bellied broad-nosed bat
The brown-bellied broad-nosed bat (Platyrrhinus fusciventris) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. As a phyllostomid bat, it is characterized by a narrow uropatagium which is fringed with hair; a white dorsal stripe; large inner upper incisors convergent at the tips; and three upper and three lower molars. It is found in Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Trinidad and Tobago, northern Brazil, eastern Ecuador, and southern Venezuela. It is closely related to Platyrrhinus incarum and...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the brown-bellied broad-nosed bat?
The scientific name of the brown-bellied broad-nosed bat is Platyrrhinus fusciventris.
How many brown-bellied broad-nosed bat sightings have been recorded?
14 observations of the brown-bellied broad-nosed bat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
