Proboscis bat
A species of Proboscis bat, Also known as Sharp-nosed bat, River bat Scientific name : Rhynchonycteris naso Genus : Proboscis bat
Proboscis bat, A species of Proboscis bat
Also known as:
Sharp-nosed bat, River bat
Botanical name: Rhynchonycteris naso
Genus: Proboscis bat
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Description
The proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso) is a bat species from South and Central America. Other common names include Long-nosed proboscis bat, sharp-nosed bat, Brazilian long-nosed bat and river bat in English, and murciélago narizón in Spanish. It is monotypic within its genus. This species is in the family Emballonuridae, the sac-winged or sheath-tailed bats. Like most bats, it is nocturnal. It is found from southern Mexico to Belize, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, as well as in Trinidad. 
Size
Male 6 cm, female 6 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
5-8 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Proboscis bat, also known as the Proboscis bat, feeds primarily on insects. It exhibits nocturnal foraging behavior, skillfully catching prey mid-flight using echolocation. This species is adapted to a diet of flying insects, which it hunts over water bodies or under forest canopies at dusk or dawn.
Habitat
Around wetlands, riparian forests, pastures swamps, all near water
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Behavior
Proboscis bat is a nocturnal, colonial species, known for roosting in groups at the edges of riverbanks. Its mating calls, emitted by males, are an intriguing auditory feature. It feeds on insects, foraging almost exclusively over water surfaces, using echolocation. Proboscis bat fireworks explosive defensive behavior when threatened, releasing a foul odor to repel predators.
Scientific Classification
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Sac-winged bats Genus
Proboscis bat Species
Proboscis bat 
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