Pocketed Free-tailed Bat

Nyctinomops femorosaccus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Chiroptera · Molossidae

About

The pocketed free-tailed bat is a species of bat in the family Molossidae found in Mexico and in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States. They resemble the Brazilian free-tailed bat .They are recognized as "least concern" by the IUCN and as "apparently secure" by Natureserve.

Fun Fact

They resemble the Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat a variety of insects including Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, Homoptera, Coleoptera, Hemiptera, Orthoptera, Diptera, and Neuroptera.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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