Big-eared Woolly Bat

Chrotopterus auritus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The big-eared woolly bat or (Peters's) woolly false vampire bat is a species of bat, belonging to the family Phyllostomidae.

Fun Fact

Big-eared woolly bats are one of the largest bats in the Americas, with wingspans reaching 1 metre, and they hunt by listening for the rustling sounds of mice and lizards moving through leaf litter.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

8-12 years

Threats

Illegal Logging
Habitat Fragmentation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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