Benkeith's short-tailed bat

Benkeith's short-tailed bat (Carollia benkeithi) is a leaf-nosed bat species found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. It very closely resembles the chestnut short-tailed bat, and the two species are likely often confused.

Taxonomy and etymology
Benkeith's short-tailed bat was described as a new species in 2006. The holotype had been collected in 1983, 2 km to the south of Tingo María, Peru. The eponym for the species name "benkeithi" was Ben E. Keith, who donated $5 million to Texas Tech University.

Description
Benkeith's short-tailed bat is a relatively small species of short-tailed fruit bat. It has a forearm length of 33.7-37.2 mm and a head and body length of 52-68 mm. The fur on its back is chestnut brown, while its belly fur is a dull, grayish-brown.

Biology and ecology
Based on stable isotope analysis, it likely consumes a considerable amount of insects in addition to plant material such as fruit.

Range and habitat
Benkeith's short-tailed bat is found in northeastern Bolivia, eastern Peru, and western Brazil. In Brazil, it is uncommon within the central Amazon basin.