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Tent-making Bat American leaf-nosed bat. Its name comes from them constructing tents in groups, out of large, fan-shaped leaves such as palm o banana leaves. These roosts provide excellent protection from the tropical rains, and a single tent roost may house several bats at once.<br /> Habitat:<br /> Manuel Antonio National Park. Costa Rica,Geotagged,Spring,Tent-making bat,Uroderma bilobatum Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Tent-making Bat

American leaf-nosed bat. Its name comes from them constructing tents in groups, out of large, fan-shaped leaves such as palm o banana leaves. These roosts provide excellent protection from the tropical rains, and a single tent roost may house several bats at once.
Habitat:
Manuel Antonio National Park.

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The Tent-making bat

The tent-making bat is an American leaf-nosed bat found in lowland forests of Central and South America. This medium-sized bat has a gray coat with a pale white stripe running down the middle of the back. Its face is characterized by a fleshy noseleaf and four white stripes.

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Similar species: Bats
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Aug 8, 2016. Captured Apr 17, 2014 17:37 in 618, Puntarenas, Quepos, Costa Rica.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.7
  • 10/500s
  • ISO1600
  • 160mm