General 

Greater moustached bat

Greater Moustached Bat
Pteronotus parnellii Greater Moustached Bat image
Size: body=6.5 cm; weight=20 g 
Description: Medium-sized with short brown fur. Stiff hairs projecting from above the mouth. Leaflike plate of skin protruding from lower lip. 
Activity: Nocturnal. Most active in the early evening. 
Habits: A fast flying aerial insectivore. Usually found within closed forest hunting for beetles and other insects. In other Neotropical countries roosts by the thousands in caves. Caves and rock formations are not prevalent in Guyana but this species is still found in high densities in many areas. It is presumed that there are plenty of suitable tree hollows or alternative roost sites to support these high populations. Often seen flying along trails. 
Habitat: Mature and secondary forest, savannah. 
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.