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Chestnut sac-winged bat

Chestnut Sac-winged Bat
Cormura brevirostris Chestnut Sac-winged Bat image
Size: body=5 cm; weight=9 g 
Description: Medium-sized chestnut brown with glandular sacs extending to the edge of wing in front of elbows. Wing membrane attaches near base of toe. 
Activity: Nocturnal. Begins to forage in the early evening. 
Habits: Feeds on small insects. Roosts in large rotting logs and in tree hollows in small groups. Roosting individuals may stack up on top of each other. 
Habitat: Lowland rainforest. Open spaces near the edge of forest or over water. Often seen fluttering over the road through Iwokrama Forest. 
Status: Locally common. In Iwokrama this is the most commonly encountered bat roosting in large fallen logs. 
Distribution in Iwokrama

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.