Chiroderma vizottoi
| Chiroderma vizottoi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Chiroptera |
| Family: | Phyllostomidae |
| Genus: | Chiroderma |
| Species: | C. vizottoi
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| Binomial name | |
| Chiroderma vizottoi Taddei & Lim[1]
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Chiroderma vizottoi is a species of insectivorous bat found in the northeast of Brazil.
Taxonomy
The species was described by V. A. Taddei and B. K. Lim in a study published in 2010, identifying specimens previously deposited at a research institution that were recognised as the sixth extant species of the genus. The collection date of the holotype is unknown, paratypes were collected in 1977 and 2000.[2] The authors distinguished the new taxon by morphological characteristics, cranial features and dentition, and by speciation that emerged through geographical isolation.[1]
Description
A mid-sized species of Chiroderma, a genus of Phyllostomidae known as the big-eyed bats, most closely resembling the species Chiroderma doriae found across eastern and central Brazil. The ventral side of the pelage is slightly paler than the back, a light brown to grey colour. The face bears distinctive striped markings. The fur at the top of the head is white, as is a midline stripe that extends from the shoulder to legs.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Chiroderma vizottoi is restricted locations at the northeastern State of Piauí in Brazil. The species does not overlap with others of the genus, three of which also occur in nearby regions.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Taddei, V.A.; Lim, B.K. (May 2010). "A new species of Chiroderma (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae) from Northeastern Brazil". Brazilian Journal of Biology. 70 (2): 381–386. doi:10.1590/S1519-69842010000200021.
- ^ Garbino, G.S.T.; Tavares, V.C. (26 July 2018). "A Quaternary record of the big-eyed bat Chiroderma villosum (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) with a revised lower molar terminology". Mammalia. 82 (4): 393–399. doi:10.1515/mammalia-2017-0037.