Saccopteryx
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Saccopteryx is a genus of sac-winged bat
s from Central
and South America
. The species within this genus are:
Sac-winged bat
The 51 species of sac-winged or sheath-tailed bats constitute the family Emballonuridae, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world. Emballonurids include some of the smallest of all bats, and range from 3.5 to 10 cm in body length...
s from Central
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. The species within this genus are:
- Antioquian Sac-winged BatAntioquian Sac-winged BatThe Antioquian Sac-winged Bat is a species of bat in the family Emballonuridae found in Colombia.-References:...
Saccopteryx antioquensis - Greater Sac-winged BatGreater Sac-winged BatThe Greater Sac-winged Bat, Saccopteryx bilineata, is a bat of the family Emballonuridae native to Middle and South America.They are the most common bats seen in the rainforest as they often roost on the outside of large trees. They are insectivores and use echolocation calls through the mouth to...
Saccopteryx bilineata - Frosted Sac-winged BatFrosted Sac-winged BatThe Frosted Sac-winged Bat is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela and possibly Bolivia.-References:*...
Saccopteryx canescens - Amazonian Sac-winged BatAmazonian Sac-winged BatThe Amazonian Sac-winged Bat, Saccopteryx gymnura, is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and possibly Venezuela.-References:*...
Saccopteryx gymnura - Lesser Sac-winged BatLesser Sac-winged BatThe Lesser Sac-winged Bat is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South and Middle America.-References:*...
Saccopteryx leptura