Habitat: The greater doglike bat has been found in lowland forests, swamps, savannahs, and disturbed areas. Distribution: This bat species has been reported from Mexico to Peru and eastern Brazil. Natural History Notes: An aerial insectivore. Roosts in fallen logs and inside tree cavities. Often found just inside cave entrances and in rock crevices. Monogamous pairs are the rule, with the male defending a territory. LaVal (1977) reported a female pregnant in April in Costa Rica. Characteristics: Long brownish fur on back, no stripes, glandular wing sacs on males located near upper edge of antebrachial membrane, opening outwards. Forearm 44-54 mm. Ears separated at base, somewhat darker than rest of body. Face doglike, nose pointed, lacking noseleaf. This bat species is similar to Peropteryx macrotis, only larger. Notes: Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC).