Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023)

The genus Gardnerycteris includes three neotropical bat species: G. keenani occurs from southeastern Mexico to northern South America, while G. koepckeae & G. crenulatum are found on east Andean slopes and the lowlands east of the Andes, respectively. Although these are uncommon and poorly known species, they apparently roost in small groups within tree cavities close to water bodies. They mainly feed on insects such as beetles, moths, flies, and hemipterans, but also on spiders, whip scorpions, small vertebrates, nectar, pollen, and fruits. Gardnerycteris was named to recognize Dr. Alfred L. Gardner’s important contributions to the knowledge of neotropical bats and this special issue of Therya is also intended to honor Dr. Gardner’s many contributions to our knowledge of mammals (photo by Marco Tschapka)