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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

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.