It has pale brown fur and distinct white stripes on its face.[4] The length of its head and body is 50–58 mm (2.0–2.3 in). It lacks a tail. Its hind feet are 14–16 mm (0.55–0.63 in) long; its ears are 17–18 mm (0.67–0.71 in); and its forearm is 37–42 mm (1.5–1.7 in) long. It weighs 9–15 g (0.32–0.53 oz).[5]
Biology and ecology
This bat is frugivorous. It is bimodally polyestrous, meaning that it has two breeding seasons in a year. These breeding seasons correspond to seasonal fruit abundance.[6] Like many bat species, it is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places during the day such as caves.[7]
Range and habitat
It has been documented in several countries in South America, including Colombia, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It has been recorded at elevations from 100–2,600 m (330–8,530 ft) above sea level. It is often found in montane forests.[1]
Conservation
It is currently evaluated as least concern by the IUCN. Major threats to this species, if any exist, have not been identified.[1]
^Lim, B. K.; Engstrom, M. D.; Patton, J. C.; Bickham, J. W. (2008). "Systematic review of small fruit-eating bats (Artibeus) from the Guianas, and a re-evaluation of A. glaucus bogotensis". Acta Chiropterologica. 10 (2): 243–256. doi:10.3161/150811008X414827. S2CID86203614.
^Ospina-Garcés, S. M. "Dermanura bogotensis"(PDF). El Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá. Archived from the original(PDF) on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.