Platyrrhinus albericoi
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Platyrrhinus albericoi

Platyrrhinus albericoi is a species of leaf-nosed bat found in South America.

Appearance

It is a large member of its genus, with a forearm length of 62–63 mm (2.4–2.5 in). Individuals weigh 55–68 g (1.9–2.4 oz).The fur of its back is dark brown, while the fur of its belly is a paler brown. It has distinct white stripes that run the length of its face, in addition to a white stripe that runs down the middle of its back.

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P. albericoi occurs in the South American countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has been documented at a range of elevations from 1,480–2,500 m (4,860–8,200 ft) above sea level. It is found in forested habitat.

Platyrrhinus albericoi habitat map

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Platyrrhinus albericoi habitat map
Platyrrhinus albericoi
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References

1. Platyrrhinus albericoi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platyrrhinus_albericoi
2. Platyrrhinus albericoi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136203/22009876

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