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Greater Sac-winged Bat

Saccopteryx bilineata

Classification

The greater sac-winged bat (Saccopteryx bilineata) is a bat of the family Emballonuridae native to Central and South America. They are common bats seen in the rainforest, as they often roost on the outside of large trees. They are insectivores and use echolocation calls through the mouth to track their prey, which includes flies, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 25Peru · 11France