Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alcathoe BatScientific Name: Myotis alcathoeCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Wingspan: 7.8–8.6 in (20–22 cm); Forearm length: 1.2–1.4 in (3.0–3.6 cm)Weight: 0.12–0.21 oz (3.5–6.0 g); one of Europe’s smallest vesper...
Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chocó Broad-nosed BatScientific Name: Platyrrhinus chocoensisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 1.8–2.0 in (4.7–5.2 cm); Total body length: 2.8–3.3 in (7.2–8.4 cm)Weight: 0.9–1.4 oz (26–40 g); medium-sized broad-nosed...
Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pemba Flying FoxScientific Name: Pteropus voeltzkowiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 5.9–6.7 in (15–17 cm); Wingspan: 3.3–4.1 ft (1.0–1.25 m)Weight: 15.5–22.9 oz (440–650 g)Lifespan: 15–25 years in protected island...
Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spix’s Disk-winged BatScientific Name: Thyroptera tricolorCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Forearm length: 1.4–1.5 in (35–38 mm); Head-body length: 1.5–2.0 in (37–51 mm)Weight: 0.11–0.18 oz (3.0–5.0 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in...
Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Davy’s Naked-backed BatScientific Name: Pteronotus davyiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Total length: 2.8–3.5 in (7.0–8.8 cm); Forearm length: 1.7–1.9 in (4.2–4.8 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.42 oz (7–12 g)Lifespan: 10–14 years in cave...
Mammals > Chiroptera
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fish-eating BatScientific Name: Myotis vivesiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: ChiropteraSize: Body length: 5.5–5.9 in (14–15 cm); Wingspan: 16.0–18.0 in (40–46 cm)Weight: 0.88–1.05 oz (25–30 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild island roostsDiet:...
