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Sword-nosed bat

Sword-nosed Bat
Lonchorhina aurita Sword-nosed Bat image
Size: body=6 cm; tail=5 cm; weight=13 g 
Description: Medium size with long brownish fur. Spectacular, long (about 2 cm) pointed noseleaf (fleshy leaf-like appendage on tip of nose) rivals large pointed ears. 
Activity: Active later in the evening. Slow, agile flight; can hover. 
Habits: Feeds on insects and some fruit. Large ears, noseleaf and agile flight suggest this bat listens for prey and picks it from vegetation (gleaning). Known to roost in large numbers in caves in other countries but only known in Guyana by one specimen caught over a dry creek bed in Iwokrama Forest. 
Habitat: Lowland rainforest. 
Status: Uncommon. 
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.