Eumops chiribaya

Eumops chiribaya is a species of free-tailed bat found in Peru.

Taxonomy

Eumops chiribaya was described as a new species in 2014 by Medina et al. The holotype had been collected in 2010 in El Algarrobal, Peru. Its species name "chiribaya" refers to the Chiribayans, who were indigenous Peruvians.

Description

Eumops chiribaya is considered a medium-sized member of its genus. The holotype had a forearm length of and a weight of. An adult male specimen had a forearm length of and a weight of. It can be distinguished from other bats in Peru by its lack of a nose-leaf, tail extending beyond the edge of the uropatagium, large antitragus, reduced tragus, ears joined over the forehead, smooth upper lip, and ears longer than.

Range and habitat

Eumops chiribaya is endemic to Peru. It has been documented in the type locality of El Algarrobal as well as the Ocoña Valley in the Department of Arequipa. It might be found at elevations from above sea level.