Thomas's Nectar Bat — mammal wildlife photo, Lonchophylla thomasi

Lonchophylla thomasi

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Quick Facts

Type
Mammal
Size
varies by species
Weight
varies by species
Habitat
forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country
Diet
plant, insect, or animal food depending on species
Active Time
dawn, dusk, day, or night
Lifespan
varies by species
Field Notes
  • Its scientific name is Lonchophylla thomasi.
  • The common name highlights thomas cues used for the visual profile.
  • It is grouped as a mammal in this dataset.

About the Thomas's Nectar Bat

Thomas's Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla thomasi) is a mammal represented with a thomas-marked build, thomas natural coloring, and fur. Its common name and taxonomic group point toward forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country, with a profile shaped around plant, insect, or animal food depending on species and dawn, dusk, day, or night activity. The entry keeps the animal recognizable for mixing by emphasizing visible body structure, surface texture, color cues, and one distinctive feature rather than broad placeholder traits.