About Sturnira hondurensis Goodwin, 1940
Taxonomic Identity and Tragus Morphology
This species, Sturnira hondurensis Goodwin, 1940, has long, sickle-shaped tragi.
Activity Pattern
It is nocturnal: it forages for food at night and sleeps during the day.
Diurnal Roosting Locations
During the day, it roosts in sheltered locations including trees.
Roost Tree Species
Tree species that it uses for roosting are the American sweetgum, Quercus sartorii, Jamaican nettletree, and elephant-ear tree.
Diet
It is frugivorous, and feeds mostly on fruits from the Solanaceae family.
