Amazonian sac-winged bat
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Saccopteryx gymnura

The Amazonian sac-winged bat (Saccopteryx gymnura ) is a bat species of the family Emballonuridae from South America. It is found in northern Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and possibly Venezuela.

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This bat inhabits humid tropical forests.It is found in several countries and territories in northern South America, including Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.

Amazonian sac-winged bat habitat map

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Amazonian sac-winged bat habitat map
Amazonian sac-winged bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

It is insectivorous, catching its prey in the air.

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Conservation

It is currently evaluated as data deficient by the IUCN.It is uncommonly encountered and its range is not clearly defined.

References

1. Amazonian sac-winged bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonian_sac-winged_bat
2. Amazonian sac-winged bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/19806/22005356

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