The pygmy round-eared bat (Lophostoma brasiliense ) is a bat species from South and Central America.
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starts withIts ears are large with rounded tips.Its upper lip has several small warts.The fur is dark brown or black in color.Its forearm is 33–36 mm (1.3–1.4 in) long.Individuals weigh 9–11 g (0.32–0.39 oz).Its dental formula is 2.1.2.31.1.3.3 for a total of 32 teeth.
It is found in several countries in Central and South America, including: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.It is documented at elevations below 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level.
It is insectivorous, though it may also consume fruit.It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as hollow trees or within termite mounds.
As of 2016, it is evaluated as a least-concern species by the IUCN.It meets the criteria for this classification because it has a wide geographic range; it is relatively common; it tolerates a variety of habitats; its range includes protected areas; and it is unlikely to be experiencing rapid population decline.
