Identification and distribution of vampire bats from Peru
Journal Title: Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica - Year 2007, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
A dichotomous key is presented to differentiate the main groups of Peruvian bats, including the three species of vampire bats: [i]Desmodus rotundus,[/i] [i]Diphylla ecaudata[/i] and [i]Diaemus youngi.[/i] This information is complemented with an update of the distribution of vampire bats by political departments and ecorregions of Peru.
Authors and Affiliations
Heidi Quintana N. , Víctor Pacheco T.
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