Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Orange Leaf-nosed BatScientific Name: Rhinonicteris aurantiaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 1.8–2.0 in (4.5–5.0 cm); Body length: 1.7–2.1 in (4.3–5.3 cm)Weight: 0.28–0.42 oz (8–12 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in deep cave...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dagger-toothed Long-nosed Fruit BatScientific Name: Macroglossus minimusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Head-body length: 2.4–3.3 in (6.0–8.5 cm); Wingspan: 7.5–9.1 in (19–23 cm)Weight: 0.42–0.67 oz (12–19 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in the...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Mouse-tailed BatScientific Name: Rhinopoma microphyllumCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Head-body length: 2.5–3.5 in (6.4–8.9 cm); Forearm: 2.4–2.8 in (60–71 mm); Tail: 2.2–3.0 in (5.5–7.5 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g);...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Walston’s Tube-nosed BatScientific Name: Murina walstoniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 1.1–1.3 in (28–34 mm); Head-body length: 1.4–1.8 in (35–45 mm)Weight: 0.14–0.25 oz (4.0–7.0 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Griffin’s Leaf-nosed BatScientific Name: Hipposideros griffiniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 3.3–3.5 in (8.3–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.2 oz (24–34 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in cave coloniesDiet: Insectivore (moths,...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rafinesque’s Big-eared BatScientific Name: Corynorhinus rafinesquiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Total length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm); Wingspan: 10–12 in (26–30 cm); Ear length: 1.1–1.5 in (2.8–3.8 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.45 oz (7–13...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Broad-nosed BatScientific Name: Platyrrhinus vittatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length: 2.2–2.4 in (56–62 mm); Wingspan: 14–16 in (36–41 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.3 oz (40–65 g); one of the largest frugivorous leaf-nosed...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Bulldog BatScientific Name: Noctilio leporinusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Head-and-body length: 3.8–5.2 in (9.8–13.2 cm); Wingspan: 20–28 in (50–70 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.2 oz (50–90 g); one of the largest Neotropical...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spotted BatScientific Name: Euderma maculatumCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Total length 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in); wingspan 35 to 38 cm (14 to 15 in); ear length 3.7 to 4.7 cm (1.5 to 1.9 in)Weight: 15 to 20 g (0.53 to 0.71...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Yellow BatScientific Name: Lasiurus intermediusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Total length 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in); wingspan 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in)Weight: 14 to 30 g (0.49 to 1.06 oz)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years in the...
