New extension range of Nyctinomops macrotis Gray, 1840 (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in Southern Andes of Ecuador

Francisco Sánchez-Karste , Carlos Nivelo-Villavicencio , Javier Fernández de Córdova and Pedro X. Astudillo

Abstract
This study reports a new range-distribution of Nyctinomops macrotis in the Inter-Andean Valley, Southern Ecuador. This record was done in an urban locality, placed in the inter-Andean Valley at 2,545 m, contributing to improve the knowledge of this species distribution; besides, adding the highest record as well as new locality for Ecuador.

Keywords
Inter-Andean Valley; Lowlands; Azuay Province; Cuenca Municipality.

DOI
10.21472/bjbs.040721

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