The Striped Hairy-nosed Bat (Mimon crenulatum) is an uncommon species that roosts in hollow tree stumps and rotting logs in the forests of Trinidad. It hunts beetles, moths and small lizards. (Trinibats)
Rare and illusive, weighing between 10-18 grams (0.3-0.6 oz), the Striped Hairy-nosed Bat (Mimon crenulatum) roosts in hollow tree stumps and rotting logs in the forests of Trinidad. Employing the combined technologies of its extraordinary ears and nose-leaf apparatuses, this animal is able to navigate and locate its prey in total darkness. Prey consists primarily of beetles, with some flies, moths, whip scorpions, and small lizards. These are homed in on and gleaned from vegetation. Photo: Claire Andrews (Trinibats)