Common long-tongued bat

Common Long-tongued Bat
Glossophaga soricina Common Long-tongued Bat image
Size: body=5 cm; weight=10 g 
Description: Small brownish bat with base of hairs white. Muzzle elongated with groove splitting lower lip, and very long tongue. Small noseleaf. 
Activity: Nocturnal. 
Habits: Feeds on nectar and pollen but also on a broad range of foods including insects and fruit. Roosts include tree hollows, buildings, culverts, and caves. Depending on the roost site, colonies can range from six to hundreds. 
Habitat: Primary forest, disturbed areas and around buildings. 
Status: Common. 
Distribution in Iwokrama