About Gardnerycteris crenulatum (E.Geoffroy, 1803)
Taxonomy and Naming
The striped hairy-nosed bat, with the scientific name Gardnerycteris crenulatum, is a species of bat.
Nose-leaf Morphology
A feature unique to this species is its elongated, spear-shaped nose-leaf that is covered in hair.
Fur Coloration
It has dense fur that varies in color: its face is blackish, and its body is brown with yellow or orange tones.
Distinctive Markings
Most individuals have pale patches behind the ears and a pale stripe that runs the full length of the back.
Geographic Distribution
This species is distributed across south Mexico, the Caribbean side of Central America extending to Panama, the north and central regions of South America including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela, and it is also found on Trinidad.
Habitat and Roosting Behavior
It inhabits lowland forest, where it roosts in small groups in tree hollows.
Feeding Habits
It hunts by gleaning insects, and occasionally small invertebrates, from foliage.
Social and Parental Behavior
There is some evidence that pairs of this species may hunt together, and that parental care for offspring can last up to nine months.
