Buffy flower bat
A species of Brown flower bats Scientific name : Erophylla sezekorni Genus : Brown flower bats
Buffy flower bat, A species of Brown flower bats
Botanical name: Erophylla sezekorni
Genus: Brown flower bats
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Description
The buffy flower bat is considered a medium-sized bat, however, compared to those in its genus, it is a generally larger bat. Its hair has two colors on its body; the hairs closer to the body are white, while the distal hairs are brown. The head and face are covered in short, white hairs. Compared to other bats, it has a long snout which sharply rises into its forehead. The buffy flower bat is named after its flowery shaped nose. 
Life Expectancy
20-30 years
Feeding Habits
The bats eat a combination of nectar, fruit, and insects, though fruit dominates their diet. Based on fecal droppings, it was found that 50% of the bats tested had eaten all three in a single night while the remaining ate only two of the three types of food. The insects eaten are primarily beetles, but also eat flies, bees and moths.
Habitat
Buffy flower bat predominantly resides in tropical and subtropical environments. It is commonly spotted in moist, dense forests and heavily vegetated areas located mainly in Central America and the northern regions of South America. The species is notably a cave-dweller, utilizing caves for roosting.
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Behavior
Buffy flower bat is a nocturnal, largely solitary animal with unique foraging behavior. It seeks food mainly by gleaning, a method of collecting insects from surfaces rather than capturing them in flight. Their social interaction peaks during mating season, with occasional territorial disputes marked by aggressive chittering.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Brown flower bats Species
Buffy flower bat 
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