Home > Species related by group to the Wroughton’s free-tailed bat
Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Wroughton’s free-tailed bat (Otomops wroughtoni)
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Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
A member of the Molossidae family, the Brazilian free-tailed bat has the characteristic mouse-like tail protruding beyond the flight... More 5 Images 7 Videos -
European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long... More 5 Images 0 videos -
East-coast free-tailed bat (Mormopterus norfolkensis)
Information on the East-coast free-tailed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... 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 -
Egyptian free-tailed bat (Tadarida aegyptiaca)
The free-tailed bats are all members of the Molossidae family, a name derived from the Greek word ‘molossus’, which was used to describe a... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Daubenton's free-tailed bat (Myopterus daubentonii)
Information on Daubenton's free-tailed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans)
The only species in its genus, the silver-haired bat is easily recognised by its dark black to blackish-brown fur, with silvery-white tipped... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Nicobar flying fox (Pteropus faunulus)
The Nicobar flying fox (Pteropus faunulus) is an unusually solitary and elusive member of the genus Pteropus, known as the flying foxes... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Hildegarde's tomb bat (Taphozous hildegardeae)
Hildegarde’s tomb bat (Taphozous hildegardeae) is a medium-sized bat with fine, pale brown fur and a characteristic white furry stomach. It... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Bare-backed rousette (Rousettus spinalatus)
Information on the bare-backed rousette is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus)
The giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus) is the largest bat species in Europe, and one of the largest bats in the world to catch its prey in... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Rüppel's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus rueppellii)
Rüppel’s pipistrelle is one of the few bats in the genus Pipistrellus that is easy to identify, due to its distinctive pure white underparts... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Egyptian slit-faced bat (Nycteris thebaica)
The Egyptian slit-faced bat gets its name from the distinctive slit, or lobed groove, which runs down the centre of the face, from between... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Copper wooly bat (Kerivoula cuprosa)
Information on the copper wooly bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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