Thomas's broad-nosed bat

Thomas's broad-nosed bat (Platyrrhinus dorsalis) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae, first described by Thomas in 1900 under the name Vampyrops dorsalis. In its current, narrower definition it is known from Colombia and Ecuador, where it occurs on both slopes of the Andes in evergreen forest and forest edge of foothills and highlands, and it is common within that range. It is a medium-sized bat, with a forearm of 46 to 50 mm and a weight of 30 to 40 g, dark brown above and brownish below, with a large spear-shaped noseleaf. The bat is mainly frugivorous but may also eat insects. It has been found roosting under palm leaves and leaf clusters, in limestone fissures and under overhanging roots, and it is active at night. Lactating females have been found in March, June, July and September in Colombia. The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.