The long-legged bat is slender, with a long tail enclosed by a broad membrane. It lives in forests of Central and South America and is often found near water.
Its long tail is enclosed within a broad membrane with rows of dots underneath. The back is dark brown, the underside paler, and the legs are long.
It feeds mainly on insects, including water striders.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global