Leptonycteris yerbabuenae
Leptonycteris yerbabuenae (Lesser Long-nosed bat), is the main co-evolved pollinator of most columnar cacti and agave species that dominate the Mexican and Southwestern USA arid and semi-arid landscapes. In addition, it is one of few mammal species able to survive and reproduce feeding exclusively on nectar and pollen, while avoiding the adverse effects of high blood sugar levels. L. yerbabuenae has morphological adaptations to nectarivory, its tongue has approximately the same length as the body and it has structural modifications, including a high density of papillae that facilitate nectar feeding. An adult male Leptonycteris yerbabuebae was collected and processed onsite at the cave El Salitre, in Morelos state, Mexico.