Waterhouse's Leaf-nosed Bat

Macrotus waterhousii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Phyllostomidae

About

Waterhouse's leaf-nosed bat is a species of big-eared bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in the Greater Antilles in the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Hispaniola and Jamaica, as well as Mexico south to Guatemala.

Fun Fact

Like many bats, this species uses echolocation as a means to locate their prey.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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