Benkeith's short-tailed bat (Carollia benkeithi ) is a leaf-nosed bat species found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.It very closely resembles the chestnut short-tailed bat, and the two species are likely often confused.
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starts withBenkeith's short-tailed bat is a relatively small species of short-tailed fruit bat.It has a forearm length of 33.7–37.2 mm (1.33–1.46 in) and a head and body length of 52–68 mm (2.0–2.7 in).The fur on its back is chestnut brown, while its belly fur is a dull, grayish-brown.
Benkeith's short-tailed bat is found in northeastern Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.In Brazil, it is uncommon within the central Amazon basin.
Based on stable isotope analysis, it likely consumes a considerable amount of insects in addition to plant material such as fruit.
