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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
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Pallas's long-tongued bat (Glossophaga soricina) is a South and Central American bat with a fast metabolism that feeds on nectar.
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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
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General Info
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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.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Leaf-nosed bat Genus
Glossophaga Species
Pallas's long-tongued bat