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Brazilian Long nosed bat

Rhynchonycteris naso

Description:

small brown insectiverous bat that roosts in double rows in trees near the river

Habitat:

in the hotel gift shop, roosting in an alcove

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Greater Sac-winged Bat
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4 Comments

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

and I was told by the guide and our tour director that it is brazailian longnosed bat,

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago

They are on the stucco wall of the reception area/gift shop at Laguna Lodge

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 12 years ago

Really sweet looking little creatures.

Bob6
Bob6 12 years ago

What are they hanging on?

KarenSaxton
Spotted by
KarenSaxton

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Dec 21, 2011
Submitted on Dec 23, 2011

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