
Leaf-nosed bat - Wikipedia
The New World leaf-nosed bats (Phyllostomidae) [1] are bats found from southern North America to South America, specifically from the Southwest United States to northern Argentina. They …
Leaf-nosed bat | Habitat, Diet & Adaptations | Britannica
Leaf-nosed bat, any of almost 250 species of New World and Old World bats belonging to the families Phyllostomidae and Hipposideridae that have a flat projection on the muzzle that often …
Phyllostomidae (New World leaf-nosed bats) - ADW
Commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats, this family is adapted to a wide range of environments and diets. Members of this family are found as far south as Argentina and north …
California Leaf-nosed bat Fact Sheet - Arizona-Sonora Desert …
The California Leaf-nosed Bat (Macrotus californicus) is the only bat in North America, north of Mexico, with large ears and leaf-like projections on the nose. They are grayish to dark brown …
List of phyllostomids - Wikipedia
Members of this family are called phyllostomids or leaf-nosed bats. They are found in South America, Central America, and southern North America, primarily in forests and caves, though …
California Leaf-nosed Bat
The California leaf-nosed bat is the only bat in the United States to have large ears and a nose leaf. It is also one of the most maneuverable in flight. With short and broad wings, it can fly at …
California leaf-nosed bat - Wikipedia
The California leaf-nosed bat (Macrotus californicus) is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. Its natural habitat is hot deserts.
Phyllostomidae | New World bats, fruit-eating bats, nectar-feeding bats …
Phyllostomidae, family of approximately 150 species of tropical and subtropical bats known collectively as American leaf-nosed bats. Phyllostomid bats are native to the New World from …
Fun Leaf-nosed Bat Facts For Kids - Kidadl
Aug 6, 2021 · The leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae) is a New world leaf-nosed bat or American leaf-nosed bat of the family Phyllostomidae. There are over 160 species in seven subfamilies …
Species Spotlight: Striped Leaf-Nosed Bat
Feb 19, 2025 · Weighing up to 6.3 ounces (180 grams), the striped leaf-nosed bat is large compared to other bats across Africa. It’s a cave-dwelling bat found at elevations from sea …