Habitat: Lowland evergreen forests, swamps, savannahs at lower elevations. Distribution: Mexico to Peru, Paraguay, and southeastern Brazil (Eisenberg, 1989). Natural History Notes: An aerial insectivore. Roosts in fallen logs and inside tree cavities. Often found just inside cave entrances and in rock crevices. Fold wings at 45o angle to body when roosting. Males may maintain harems. Breeding season approximately March to July throughout range. Characteristics: Brownish fur on back, venter slightly paler, no dorsal stripes, glandular wing sacs on males located near upper edge of antebrachial membrane, opening outwards. Forearm 37-44 mm, generally larger in females than males. Ears separated at base, somewhat darker than rest of body. Face doglike, nose pointed, lacking noseleaf. Similar to Peropteryx kappleri only smaller. Notes: Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC).