Mexican Funnel-eared Bat

Natalus stramineus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Natalidae

About

The Mexican funnel-eared bat is a bat species. Despite its name, it is native to the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.

Fun Fact

Mexican funnel-eared bats have ears so large relative to their body that they resemble satellite dishes — these oversized pinnae pick up faint moth wing-beats at considerable distance.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical forests and caves

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

5-10 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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