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Lesser sac-winged bat

Saccopteryx leptura

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Field Notes

Description:

A common an small bat from the rainforest, The name sac-winge refers to small pouches on the wings . These sacs are used by males to attract females and to mark their harem territory.

Habitat:

RAINFOREST

Species ID Suggestions

Greater White-lined Bat or Greater Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx cf. bilineata

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
bayucca
It is either Saccopteryx bilineata or Saccopteryx leptura. I think it is the larger and darker Saccopteryx bilineata. Here is Leptura: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/85226004 http://www.science.smith.edu/msi/pdf/i0076-3519-581-01-0001.pdf
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PublishedNovember 19, 2013

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