Aztec fruit-eating bat

Artibeus aztecus is a bat species from the family of leaf lobes ( Phyllostomidae ), which is native to Central America.

Description

Artibeus aztecus is a small member of authentics fruit vampires and most closely related to Artibeus toltecus. Artibeus aztecus Artibeus toltecus differs from the higher average weight of 18 g Artibeus aztecus lacks the bright edge of the ears and the face-stripes absent or only weakly. In addition, it is more likely before in the highlands, while its sister species is found at mid-height. In places, however, the two species are also sympatric. The coat of Artibeus aztecus is brown to black - brown, with animals that live closer to the equator have a darker color.

Similar Artibeus toltecus also Artibeus aztecus was by a people called the Aztecs, who were based at Popocatepetl in Mexico, where the holotype of this species was caught.

Way of life

Artibeus aztecus occurs primarily in mountain cloud forests, but was captured even in banana and mango plantations and in a relatively dry valley near Comayagua, Honduras. During the day sleeps under the kind of banana leaves, in crevices and caves, as well as in man-made structures such as buildings, tunnels and mines. Like all representatives of the authentics fruit vampires is also Artibeus aztecus a fruit eater. With one embryo pregnant females April, July and August were in March, caught a Säugendes animal in September.

Distribution and habitat

The proliferation of Artibeus aztecus ranges from Mexico to Panama. Your stock is classified by the IUCN due to the widespread and probably as large populations safely.