Kalinowski's mastiff bat (Mormopterus kalinowskii ) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is native to Peru and northern Chile. Relatively little is known about the species, but it is thought to be common in its range. It is sometimes seen in urban areas. Molecular sequencing data indicates that the closest relatives of M. kalinowski are members of another genus, Nyctinomops.
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Among animals, viviparity is the development of the embryo inside the body of the parent. The term 'viviparity' and its adjective form 'viviparous'...
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withIt is a very small species of bat, with a forearm length of 34.5 mm (1.36 in), a head and body length of 46 mm (1.8 in), and a tail length of 28 mm (1.1 in).Its fur is pale gray in color.Its ears are smaller than many other species of free-tailed bat, and they are not conjoined.Its dental formula is 1.1.1.32.1.2.3, for a total of 28 teeth.
It is currently evaluated as least-concern by the IUCN—its lowest conservation priority.It meets the criteria for this assessment because its population is presumably large, and its habitat is not declining in extent or quality fast enough to qualify for more-threatened categories.Some of its range includes protected areas.It can tolerate some disturbance, and small populations have been found within cities.
