Image of Orange-throated Bat

Description:

The Orange-throated Bat (Lampronycteris brachyotis) is uncommon on Trinidad, even in primary and climax forests. It is rare to absent in disturbed habitat. This bat is considered a gleaning insectivore that supplements its diet with seasonal fruit. This one was captured and released in the Bush Bush Sanctuary, southeast, Trinidad, March, 2013. (Trinibats)