It was described as a new species in 1968. The first documentation of the species, however, had occurred almost 100 years prior in 1874. The authors received the specimens from Andrew Arata and Maurice Thomas—the species name "aratathomasi" is a portmanteau of their respective last names.[2]
Descriptionedit
In 1987, this species was called one of the largest frugivorousNew World bat species, as well as the largest member of its genus (Sturnira has been expanded since then, though). Individuals weigh 46.8–53 g (1.65–1.87 oz). Its fur is dark gray in color. Its dental formula is 2.1.2.32.1.2.3 for a total of 32 teeth.[3]
Biology and ecologyedit
Its diet likely consists of fruit, pollen, and nectar.[1]
Range and habitatedit
It is found in association with the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found at generally high altitudes from 1,650–3,165 m (5,413–10,384 ft) above sea level.[1]
^ abcdPacheco, V. (2016). "Sturnira aratathomasi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T20949A22052176. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T20949A22052176.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
^Peterson, R. L.; Tamsitt, J. R. (1968). "A New Series of Bat of the Genus Sturnira:(Family Phyllostomatidae) from Northwestern South America" (12). Royal Ontario Museum: 1–7. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^Soriano, Pascual J; Molinari, Jesus (1987). "Sturnira aratathomasi". Mammalian Species (284): 1–4. doi:10.2307/3504032. JSTOR 3504032.
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aratathomas, yellow, shouldered, sturnira, aratathomasi, species, family, phyllostomidae, native, south, america, conservation, statusleast, concern, iucn, scientific, classificationdomain, eukaryotakingdom, animaliaphylum, chordataclass, mammaliaorder, chirop. Aratathomas s yellow shouldered bat Sturnira aratathomasi is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae native to South America Aratathomas s yellow shouldered batConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass MammaliaOrder ChiropteraFamily PhyllostomidaeGenus SturniraSpecies S aratathomasiBinomial nameSturnira aratathomasiPeterson amp Tamsitt 1968 Contents 1 Taxonomy and etymology 2 Description 3 Biology and ecology 4 Range and habitat 5 Conservation 6 ReferencesTaxonomy and etymology editIt was described as a new species in 1968 The first documentation of the species however had occurred almost 100 years prior in 1874 The authors received the specimens from Andrew Arata and Maurice Thomas the species name aratathomasi is a portmanteau of their respective last names 2 Description editIn 1987 this species was called one of the largest frugivorous New World bat species as well as the largest member of its genus Sturnira has been expanded since then though Individuals weigh 46 8 53 g 1 65 1 87 oz Its fur is dark gray in color Its dental formula is 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 for a total of 32 teeth 3 Biology and ecology editIts diet likely consists of fruit pollen and nectar 1 Range and habitat editIt is found in association with the Andes in Colombia Ecuador Peru and Venezuela It is found at generally high altitudes from 1 650 3 165 m 5 413 10 384 ft above sea level 1 Conservation editAs of 2016 it is evaluated as a least concern species by the IUCN It is threatened by agricultural conversion to grow opium poppies 1 References edit a b c d Pacheco V 2016 Sturnira aratathomasi IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 e T20949A22052176 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2016 2 RLTS T20949A22052176 en Retrieved 14 November 2021 Peterson R L Tamsitt J R 1968 A New Series of Bat of the Genus Sturnira Family Phyllostomatidae from Northwestern South America 12 Royal Ontario Museum 1 7 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help Soriano Pascual J Molinari Jesus 1987 Sturnira aratathomasi Mammalian Species 284 1 4 doi 10 2307 3504032 JSTOR 3504032 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aratathomas 27s yellow shouldered bat amp oldid 1123183867, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
