California Leaf-nosed Bat

Macrotus californicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

The California leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.

Fun Fact

This bat has an unusual reproductive pattern.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Sonoran and Mojave Desert scrub habitats in the Colorado River valley in southern California, Nevada and Arizona, and throughout western Mexico.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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