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White-winged Vampire Bat

Diaemus youngii

Classification

The white-winged vampire bat (Diaemus youngi), a species of vampire bat, is the only member of the genus Diaemus. They are found from Mexico to northern Argentina and are present on the islands of Trinidad and Margarita Island. Etymology and taxonomy The white-winged vampire bat was described by Dutch zoologist Fredericus Anna Jentink in 1893.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 3FrancePeru