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A fruit-eating species, this bat disperses the seeds of figs (Ficus spp.), among others. (Trinibats)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Varios individuos capturados en un valle abrigado de la vertiente occidental de los Andes en el sur del Perú. Se alimentaba de higos y uvas.
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This bat was mist-netted by the bat team for Operation Wallacea's 2012 Honduras expedition, outside the Cantilles Satellite Camp in PNC.
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This bat was mist-netted by the bat team for Operation Wallacea's 2012 Honduras expedition, outside the Cantilles Satellite Camp in PNC.
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"These three individuals have been ""hanging around"" in my garden since the 25th of september, when I saw them circling around my mango tree (Mangifera indica) at about 5 a.m. At the time there were 4 of them, and that they they apparently decided for this tree to be their roost (just like last year). I even saw two of them mating that day. Afterwards they have been hanging in that same branch, although during the night they go off to look for fruits (they bring in all kinds of fruits, and there is a lot of regeneration going on below the tree). Yesterday I accidently scared them so they flew to this place below the roof of a two story building, rather close to the stairs, enabling me to get close enough to take this picture."
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A large group of these bats comes to feed on figs from a native tree (Ficus eximia) planted on the sidewalk in my neighborhood every time it has ripe fruits (one/twice a year). This time they came for over five consecutive days, every nigh for many hours, and I estimated they were about 30 individuals. Bat specialists who saw the pictures agreed that most probably they are this species of Artibeus, quite common in the region.
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A large group of these bats comes to feed on figs from a native tree (Ficus eximia) planted on the sidewalk in my neighborhood every time it has ripe fruits (one/twice a year). This time they came for over five consecutive days, every nigh for many hours, and I estimated they were about 30 individuals. Bat specialists who saw the pictures agreed that most probably they are this species of Artibeus, quite common in the region.
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Macho adulto, en mina abandonada Promontorios.
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