| Greater dog-like bat | |
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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Emballonuridae |
| Genus: | Peropteryx |
| Species: | P. kappleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Peropteryx kappleri Peters, 1867 | |
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| Greater dog-like bat range | |
Thegreater dog-like bat (Peropteryx kappleri) is abat species found from southernMexico throughBrazil andPeru.
It is the largest member of its genus, with a forearm length of 45–53.6 mm (1.77–2.11 in).[2][3] Individuals weigh approximately 8 g (0.28 oz). Fur color can vary, with some individuals dark brown and others light brown. The ventral fur is paler than the dorsal fur. It has large black ears. Itsdental formula is1.1.2.33.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[3]
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