First case of albinism in Uroderma bilobatum and its implications in the evolution of coat color patterns among Vampyressine bats

Authors

  • Hugo Mantilla-Meluk

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18636/ribd.v30i2.298

Abstract

We present the first case of albinism reported for the frugivorous bat Uroderma bilobatum (Stenodermatinae:
Vampyressini), also representing the largest number of albino bats collected in a single night. Additionally, we
briefly discuss on the evolutionary implications of this finding regarding evolution of aberrant color patterns in
the tribe Vampyressini.

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Published

2011-12-19

How to Cite

Mantilla-Meluk, H. (2011). First case of albinism in Uroderma bilobatum and its implications in the evolution of coat color patterns among Vampyressine bats. JOURNAL BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 30(2). https://doi.org/10.18636/ribd.v30i2.298

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2011)

Section

CIENCIAS BIOLÓGICAS Y MEDIO AMBIENTE