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...
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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...
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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...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Long-eared BatScientific Name: Myotis septentrionalisType: Mammal (Vespertilionidae / Chiroptera)Size: Wingspan 23–26 cm (9–10 in); body length 7.5–9.5 cm (3–3.7 in)Weight: 5–8 g (0.18–0.28 oz)Lifespan: Up to 18–19 years in the...
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AT A GLANCECommon Name: Little Red Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus scapulatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 in); wingspan 0.9 to 1.2 m (3.0 to 3.9 ft)Weight: 300 to 600 g (0.66 to 1.32 lb)Lifespan: 12 to 15 years in...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus alectoCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Forearm length 15 to 19 cm (5.9 to 7.5 in); wingspan 1.0 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 ft)Weight: 600 to 1,000 g (1.3 to 2.2 lb)Lifespan: 15 to 20 years in the wild;...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Townsend’s Big-eared BatScientific Name: Corynorhinus townsendiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Total length 9 to 11 cm (3.5 to 4.3 in); wingspan 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 in); ear length 3 to 3.9 cm (1.2 to 1.5 in)Weight: 7 to 12 g...
