Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat
Sturnira aratathomasi
Aratathomas's yellow-shouldered bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae native to South America.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Chiroptera
Family
Phyllostomidae
Genus
Sturnira
Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat belongs to the family Phyllostomidae, order Chiroptera, within the Mammalia class.
Species Profile
Aratathomas's yellow-shouldered bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae native to South America.
Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in South America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment into its forest habitats.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in the Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands of South America. It typically occurs in primary and secondary forests at elevations ranging from lowland areas up to montane zones.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat fragmentation
Limited geographic range
Human disturbance of roosting sites
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Aratathomas's Yellow-shouldered Bat (Sturnira aratathomasi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/aratathomass-yellow-shouldered-bat