Post by surroundx on Sept 27, 2014 12:22:20 GMT
Abstract
Mimon koepckeae Gardner & Patton, 1972 is a poorly-known bat species, with only three known specimens,
including the holotype. Its distribution is restricted to the type locality in Ayacucho Department, Peru, and surroundings. This species has been synonymized with M. crenulatum by some authors. Based on a new specimen of M. koepckeae
collected from Santuario Nacional Pampa Hermosa, Junin Department, Peru, we provide an extensive morphological
comparison with M. crenulatum (Geoffroy St.-Hilaire, 1803), Mimom bennettii (Gray, 1838), and Mimon cozumelae
Goldman, 1914, concluding that M. koepckeae is a valid species. As a result the distribution range of the species is
extended 160 km north of the type locality. In addition, we characterize the habitat of the species, provide current data
on feeding behavior, and suggest that M. koepckeae should be categorized as endangered species.
Mimon koepckeae Gardner & Patton, 1972 is a poorly-known bat species, with only three known specimens,
including the holotype. Its distribution is restricted to the type locality in Ayacucho Department, Peru, and surroundings. This species has been synonymized with M. crenulatum by some authors. Based on a new specimen of M. koepckeae
collected from Santuario Nacional Pampa Hermosa, Junin Department, Peru, we provide an extensive morphological
comparison with M. crenulatum (Geoffroy St.-Hilaire, 1803), Mimom bennettii (Gray, 1838), and Mimon cozumelae
Goldman, 1914, concluding that M. koepckeae is a valid species. As a result the distribution range of the species is
extended 160 km north of the type locality. In addition, we characterize the habitat of the species, provide current data
on feeding behavior, and suggest that M. koepckeae should be categorized as endangered species.
Source:
Hurtado, Natalí et al. (2014). Redescription of Mimon koepckeae (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae). Zoologia (Curitiba) 31(4): 377-388.
