Summary[edit] Description: English: Vampyrodes caraccioli capture in Sachavacayoc, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru. Date: 26 August 2016, 00:21:12. Source: Own work. Author: Guilherme Garbino.
The Great Striped-faced Bat (Vampyrodes caraccioli) averages 30-47 grams, and provides seed-dispersal services for Balata, Hog Plum, Ficus, and many more important forest trees on the island of Trinidad. Photo: Steve Parker (Trinibats)
The Great Stripe-faced Bat (Vampyrodes caraccioli) is uncommon but apparently widespread in Trinidad and Tobago. This vividly striped bat is an important seed-disperser that includes Hog Plum, figs (Ficus spp.) and other fruits in its diet. As is the case with the majority of bat species, this beautiful bat does not roost in caves, but among forest foliage, and under large palm leaves. (Trinibats)
Here is a Great Striped-faced Bat (Vampyrodes caraccioli) enjoying a Balata fruit in north Trinidad. The Great Striped-faced Bat averages 30-47 grams, and provides seed-dispersal services for Balata, Hog Plum, Ficus, and many more important forest trees. Photo: Stephen Davison (Trinibats)
A Great Stripe-faced Bat (Vampyrodes caraccioli) gets itself ready for departure after we processed its data, i.e. weight, age, and reproductive status. This species disperses the seeds of Figuier (Ficus spp.), Hog Plum (Spondias monbin), and many other important forest trees. Pollen or nectar may also be taken. (Trinibats)