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Dobson’s Lesser Mustached Bat

Dobson’s Lesser Mustached Bat

El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Freshwater

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
strict nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Distribution. From Sonora and Tamaulipas along Pacific and Gulf coasts of N Mexico, respectively, S to El Salvador and W Honduras.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Dobson’s Lesser Mustached Bat is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, freshwater, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal moths, beetles, flies, and insect larvae. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a strict nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 15 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Dobson’s Lesser Mustached Bat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeEl Salvador, Honduras, Mexico
Habitat RangeForest, Freshwater
Lifespan15 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificPteronotus psilotis
Registry Info
Lifespan15 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyMormoopidae