Species MammalsNorthern Yellow-shouldered Bat

Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat

Sturnira parvidens

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Illustration of Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira parvidens)

The Northern Yellow-shouldered Bat is a small bat with distinctive yellow patches on its shoulders. They are known for their roosting habits, often found in large colonies.

Habitat
Typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests.
Diet
Insectivorous, primarily feeding on moths and beetles.
How common
Rare

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