Bokermann's nectar bat
| Bokermann's nectar bat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Lonchophylla |
| Species: | L. bokermanni |
| Binomial name | |
| Lonchophylla bokermanni Sazima et al., 1978 | |
Bokermann's nectar bat (Lonchophylla bokermanni) is a bat species from South America. It is found in southeastern Brazil, in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. It is poorly known and has not been seen again since its discovery in 1978. It is an insectivore and may be an important pollinator. It is threatened by severe deforestation but may be protected by Ilha Grande State Park.
References
- Sampaio, E., Lim, B. & Peters, S. (2008). Lonchophylla bokermanni. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 11 March 2009.
- Infonatura
External links
- Sazima Network - Relevant Scientific Papers and Pictures.
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