Habitat: Tropical lowland rivers, ponds, and quiet coastal bays. Distribution: Mexico south through coastal Central America to Argentina, Peru, and Brazil. Also on Caribbean islands. Natural History Notes: Guild 6: Highly Cluttered Space/Gleaning Piscivore (Kalko, et al., 1996). Feeds on fish captured with its large feet. May occasionally take insects. Roosts in hollow trees, caves, buildings. Most breeding occurs in November - December, with young born during April or May, althogh two breeding peaks may exist. Characteristics: Noseleaf absent, divided and drooping upper lips, bulldog appearance, cheek pouches present, large canines, ears separate, pointed, tail entends about one third length of interfemoral membrane, tip free of dorsal surface of membrane, feet and claws enlarged for fishing. Short velvety fur, dorsal surface can be orangish, reddish or grayish, with faint dorsal stripe from shoulders to rump, venter lighter. Forearm 82-89mm, Mb 50-75 gms. Similar to Noctilio albiventris, only larger.