Little Free-tailed Bat
Mops pumilus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Chiroptera · Molossidae
About
The little free-tailed bat is a species of the genus Mops in the family Molossidae. It is widely distributed across Africa and islands around the continent.
Fun Fact
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.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occur across southern parts of the Arabian Peninsula, sub-Saharan Africa, and islands of the west Africa and east shores of Africa, such as São Tomé, Bioko, Zanzibar, Pemba, the Comoros, the Seychelles, and Madagascar.
Diet
Feeds on a wide range of small insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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