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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Silky short-tailed bat (Carollia brevicauda)
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Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus)
The only surviving member of the genus Phyllops, the Cuban fig-eating bat (Phyllops falcatus) is a little-known, foliage-roosting bat of the... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni)
The most distinguishing feature of the banana bat (Musonycteris harrisoni) is its extremely elongated snout, hence its alternative name of... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis)
Named for the island from which it was first described, the Jamaican fruit-eating bat is a relatively large, thickset bat with short... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia)
With only ten individuals having ever been studied, the western nectar bat (Lonchophylla hesperia) is a little-known, enigmatic species. The... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Southern little yellow-eared bat (Vampyressa pusilla)
Information on the southern little yellow-eared bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Insular single leaf bat (Monophyllus plethodon)
This brown to pale-buff coloured bat has a small heart-shaped noseleaf and a very long snout and tongue. The species belongs to the... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Southern long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris curasoae)
Information on the southern long-nosed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Honduran white bat (Ectophylla alba)
First described in 1892, this tiny, white-furred bat is perhaps most noticeable for its remarkable habit of constructing its own roost from... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
No species has contributed more to the misunderstanding and fear of bats than the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). Public perception... More 12 Images 10 Videos -
Little yellow-shouldered bat (Sturnira lilium)
Named for the conspicuous deep yellow shoulder patches that are most pronounced on large adult males, the little yellow-shouldered bat (... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Tent-making bat (Uroderma bilobatum)
Information on the tent-making bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum)
Information on the red fruit bat (Stenoderma rufum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae)
Due to its great agility in flight and preference for nectar, the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) has been compared to a... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis)
Aptly named for its elongated muzzle, the Mexican long-nosed bat is also recognised by its prominent noseleaf, short ears, long, relatively... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium)
The only species in its genus, the long-snouted bat (Platalina genovensium) is aptly named for its greatly elongated muzzle, an adaptation... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Antillean fruit-eating bat (Brachyphylla cavernarum)
A little-known bat of the Caribbean, the Antillean fruit-eating bat (Brachyphylla cavernarum) has a distinctive, conical-shaped snout with... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Buffy flower bat (Erophylla sezekorni)
A little-known, medium-sized bat found only in the West Indies, the buffy flower bat (Erophylla sezerkorni) is recognisable by its distinct... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum)
The Guadeloupean big-eyed bat (Chiroderma improvisum) is the largest of the six species in the genus Chiroderma. Although this species was... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Tree bat (Ardops nichollsi)
The sole member of the genus Ardops, the tree bat (Ardops nichollsi) is a little-known mammal so named for its habit of roosting amongst the... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mexican long-tongued bat (Choeronycteris mexicana)
Information on the Mexican long-tongued bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Lyle's flying fox (Pteropus lylei)
Information on Lyle's flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus)
Named for its fox-like elongated snout and large eyes, the ornate flying fox (Pteropus ornatus) is a species of bat which varies... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Little goblin bat (Mormopterus minutus)
Information on the little goblin bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus)
The enigmatic Japanese noctule (Nyctalus furvus) is a small, poorly understood species of bat from Japan. It belongs to the... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)
Information on the spectacled flying fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii)
Found on just three small Indonesian islands, relatively little is known about Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii). In general... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus)
The Egyptian tomb bat is a fairly small bat, with fine, silky fur that is a mixture of dark brown and charcoal grey on the back, creamy grey... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos -
White-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei)
Named for the fluffy white tufts of fur on the sides of the adult male’s neck, the white-collared fruit bat (Megaerops wetmorei) is a small... More 5 Images 0 videos
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