ABSTRACT
The first occurrence of Lonchophylla bokermanni Sazima, Vizotto & Taddei, 1978 in Espírito Santo state, Southeastern Brazil is reported. An adult male was caught with a mist net near an abandoned house in the Reserva Biológica de Sooretama, an Atlantic Forest preservation area in Northern Espírito Santo, in December 13th, 2008. Morphological aspects of this species are discussed. External and cranial measurements obtained for the specimen are also provided.
ABSTRACT
The first occurrence of Lonchophylla bokermanni Sazima, Vizotto & Taddei, 1978 in Espírito Santo state, Southeastern Brazil is reported. An adult male was caught with a mist net near an abandoned house in the Reserva Biológica de Sooretama, an Atlantic Forest preservation area in Northern Espírito Santo, in December 13th, 2008. Morphological aspects of this species are discussed. External and cranial measurements obtained for the specimen are also provided.