Vampyressa (Metavampyressa) nymphaea Thomas 1909

Vampyressa (Metavampyressa) nymphaea Thomas 1909, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 8, 4: 230.

Type Locality: Colombia, Chocó, Novita (San Juan River).

Vernacular Names: Striped Yellow-eared Bat.

Distribution: W Ecuador to Nicaragua. A record from SE Peru is suspect.

Conservation: IUCN 2003 and IUCN / SSC Action Plan (2001) – Lower Risk (lc).

Discussion: Subgenus Metvampyressa.