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Tent-making bat

Uroderma bilobatum

Photo by The MnMs
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Description:

American leaf-nosed bat. Its name comes from them constructing tents in groups, out of large, fan-shaped leaves such as palm o banana leaves. These roosts provide excellent protection from the tropical rains, and a single tent roost may house several bats at once.

Habitat:

Manuel Antonio National Park.

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Comments (3)
The MnMs
Sorry Flavio: I forgot to answer you: They were under a banana leaf next to the hiking trail so it was not hard to spot them. If you are in the lookout, that is :-)
The MnMs
Thanks beaker98! Coming from you it is a double compliment which I really appreciate :-) @manuelarias: I do not think so. See here for species found in Manuel Antonio: http://www.naturespecialist.com/mammalsmantonio.htm
beaker98
Cute little guys:) Excellent photos Marta!

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PublishedJune 24, 2014

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