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The Molossidae, or free-tailed bats, are a family of bats within the order Chiroptera. [1] The Molossidae is the fourth-largest family of bats, containing about 110 species as of 2012. [2] They are generally quite robust, and consist of many strong-flying forms with relatively long and narrow wings with wrinkled lips shared through their genus. [3]
They range in size from the blunt-eared bat, at 3 cm (1 in) plus a 2 cm (1 in) tail, to the hairless bat, at 18 cm (7 in) plus a 8 cm (3 in) tail. Like all bats, molossids are capable of true and sustained flight , and have wing lengths ranging from 2 cm (1 in) for many species to 9 cm (4 in) in the hairless bat, big bonneted bat , and western ...
The dwarf dog-faced bat (Molossops temminckii) is a species of free-tailed bat from South America. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay, typically at lower elevations. It is one of two species in the genus Molossops, the other being the rufous dog-faced bat (M. neglectus).
The little goblin bat (Mormopterus minutus) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is endemic to Cuba. [1] This bat is vulnerable due to habitat loss and degradation. [1] During the day it can be found roosting in the palm tree Copernicia gigas and in human-made structures. [4]
The white-striped free-tailed bat (Austronomus australis) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. Its echolocation calls are audible to humans, which is a characteristic found in only a few microbat species. [ 3 ]
The velvety free-tailed bat is a medium-sized bat, with a length of 4 inches (100 mm) and with a wingspan of 11–13 inches (280–330 mm). This species is brown in color; however, when seen flying around at dusk, it will appear to be black. The tail of the velvety free-tailed bat is long and extends beyond the tail membrane.
The little free-tailed bat is one of the smallest species in the genus Mops, and a total body length is measured from 54 to 102 mm. [2] [3] The ventral fur has lighter color than the dorsal fur, which is short and blackish-brown. [4]
The free-tailed bat has broad ears that are connected by a hairy membrane crossing the length of its forehead. [3] Fur is dark brown with white specks and paler on the front half of the body. Less hair is found on the neck, thighs and legs. [2] The free-tailed bat is heavier than other bats of the same family because of its larger feet, thumbs ...