Habitat: Low to mid-elevation evergreen forests, especially moist areas. Tolerates second growth and disturbed habitats. Fairly common in mid-elevation ( 600-800 m) evergreen forest. Distribution: La gruta, Islas Colon y Bastimentos. Southern Nicaragua to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador. Natural History Notes: Guild 9: Highly Cluttered Space/Gleaning Nectarivores (Kalko, el. Al., 1996). Possibly an obligate cave dweller, roosts in small colonies. Diet includes nectar, pollen, fruits, and insects. Most births occur in March-April in Costa Rica and Panama. Characteristics: Medium size. Forearm 40 Â 45mm, Mb 14 Â 19 gms, Dorsal pelage orangish brown, ventral surface light brown. Muzzle elongated, lower jaw extending beyond upper jaw. Tongue long, slight groove in lower lip. Noseleaf high and narrow. Forearm almost naked. Notes: Photo by Carmen Medina, 2005