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Brazilian Long-nosed Bat

Rhynchonycteris naso

Description:

This species is in the family Emballonuridae, the sac-winged or sheath-tailed bats. Like most bats, it is nocturnal. The species is characterized by its long, fleshy, and pointed nose. Its fur is soft and dense and is brownish-grey in color, with two white stripes down the back. Whether these stripes serve a purpose, such as camouflage or attraction of mates, is unknown. [Wikipedia]

Habitat:

This species is found in the lowlands of the northern half of South America, throughout Central America, and into southeastern Mexico. From Ecuador south, it is limited to east of the Andes; its range extends south to the northern half of Bolivia and much of Brazil. It seldom occurs above 300 meters (1,000 feet) in elevation. It usually lives around wetlands and is frequently found in riparian forests, pastures swamps, and all near water.

Notes:

Found in a cabin near a lake at the state of Amapá - Brazil. [Portuguese] Encontrado em uma cabana próximo a um lago no estado do Amapá - Brasil.

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Macapá, Amapá, Brazil

Spotted on Apr 23, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2012

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