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The Top 5 Smallest Bats on Earth
| Bat Species | Territory | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesser bamboo bat (Tylonycteris pachypus) |
Southeast Asia | 1.5 g | 0.05 oz | Least concern |
| 2 | Hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) |
Western Thailand | 2.0 g | 0.07 oz | Endangered |
| 3 | Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) |
Southeastern Mexico, Central America, South America | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz | Least concern |
| 4 | Banana bat (Pipistrellus nanus) |
Africa | 3.0 g | 0.10 oz | Least concern |
| 5 | Thumbless bat/Smoky bat (Furipterus horrens) |
Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, Trinidad | 3.0 g | 0.11 oz | Vulnerable |
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Sources: 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, UNEP-WCMC Database
List Notes:
Sources: 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, UNEP-WCMC Database
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