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Common mastiff bat

Common mastiff bat

Molossus rufus

SIZE:body=8.5 cm; tail=4 cm; weight=30 g
DESCRIPTION: Small greyish or reddish brown bat with bases of hair white on back. Head ridge-shaped along the top. Tail is long and extends past membrane (one of the “free-tailed” bats).
ACTIVITY: Begins foraging at sunset, usually high up in open areas.
HABITS: Feeds on insects, primarily beetles. Roosts in colonies of up to 300 in buildings and tree hollow
HABITAT: Lowland forest, open areas including towns and villages
STATUS: Often common. IUCN lists this bat as a species of least concern.

Iwokrama Riverlodge COVID-19 Tourism Protocols

Providing assurance for a clean and healthy environment for visitors and staff at Iwokrama locations. The Iwokrama Hygiene and Sanitation Protocol is an addition to Iwokrama’s Safety and Health Manual. This new protocol is implemented as a result of the COVID – 19 Pandemic. It includes new guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, tourists and other visitors. This Protocol is subject to change without notice and is based on current Government of Guyana regulations and other health and safety best practices.