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Greater long-nosed bat

Animal
The greater long-nosed bat or Mexican long-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. It chiefly consumes pollen and nectar, particularly from agave plants and cacti. Wikipedia
Trophic level: Omnivorous
Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing)
Scientific name: Leptonycteris nivalis
Mass: 0.86 oz (Adult)
Size: about 2.75 to 3.75 inches
Family: Phyllostomidae
Genus: Leptonycteris