Pallas's long-tongued bat
A species of Glossophaga Scientific name : Glossophaga soricina Genus : Glossophaga
Pallas's long-tongued bat, A species of Glossophaga
Botanical name: Glossophaga soricina
Genus: Glossophaga
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Description General Info
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Description
Pallas's long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) is a South and Central American bat with a fast metabolism that feeds on nectar. 
Size
5 cm
Life Expectancy
10-11 years
Feeding Habits
Pallas's long-tongued bat primarily feeds on nectar, using its elongated tongue for efficient extraction. It exhibits specialized night foraging, preferring flowers that bloom nocturnally. Adaptations include a hovering flight akin to hummingbirds and a preference for particular flower species, optimizing its role as a pollinator.
Habitat
Forest, rainforest, moist and open habitat
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Behavior
Pallas's long-tongued bat is a nocturnal, social species known for its adept nectar-feeding behavior. Using a swift hovering flight, it exhibits unique tongue elongation capabilities for extracting nectar from deep tubular flowers. Pallas's long-tongued bat's inter-individual interactions are marked by vocal communication, exhaustive chases, and body displays, ensuring territorial integrity. Adapted to roost in caves, this species forms colonies with complex social dynamics.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Glossophaga Species
Pallas's long-tongued bat 
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