Eumops dabbenei Thomas, 1914

Big Bonneted Bat

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
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Morphology

Physical Description

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Mark Nabong, University of Michigan
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Kate Teeter, University of Michigan
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Nabong, M. 2002. "Eumops dabbenei" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Eumops_dabbenei.html. 

 

Large ears connected across the head at their base. Ears are smaller than in the related species, and members of this species have a pointed tragus. The skull is massive, with shallower basisphenoid pits than E. perotis. A large gular (throat) sac is present in males, which swells during mating season. The lamboid crests are strongly developed, while the sagittal crest is less developed. The thumb pad is triangular. The lips are smooth and the tail is quite thick. The dental formula is 1/2, 1/1, 2/2, 3/3 = 30. The dorsal coloration is chestnut, with a paler ventral coloration.

 

This species is large compared to most members of Eumops, a fact which causes it to become confused with E. perotis. The pointed ears mentioned above are an important distinguising feature.

 

(Barquez et al. 1993; Novak 1999)

 
"Eumops dabbenei Thomas, 1914". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/328826". Accessed 22 Mar 2010.