Black Bonneted Bat
Eumops auripendulus
Size: body=8 cm; tail=4 cm; weight=30 g
Description: Large, brownish black bat. Ears extend over flat face to tip of nose. Long tail extends well beyond tail membrane (this is why it belongs to the group with the common name “free-tailed bats”).
Activity: High-flying aerial insectivore.
Habits: Feeds on large insect prey. Roosts in small groups in tree hollows and buildings.
Habitat: Rainforest and clearings.
Status: Often common.
Distribution in Iwokrama