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Pallas's mastiff bat

A species of Velvety free-tailed bats, Also known as Velvety free-tailed bat
Scientific name : Molossus molossus Genus : Velvety free-tailed bats

Pallas's mastiff bat, A species of Velvety free-tailed bats
Also known as:
Velvety free-tailed bat
Botanical name: Molossus molossus
Genus: Velvety free-tailed bats

Description

M. molossus is a medium-sized bat, with a length of 4 inches (100 mm) and with a wingspan of 11–13 inches (280–330 mm). This species is brown in color; however, when seen flying around at dusk, it will appear to be black. The tail of M. molossus is long and extends beyond the tail membrane. Its ears are large and round.
Life Expectancy
20-30 years
Feeding Habits
M. molossus forages in open areas, above tree canopies, around forest edges, and around streams and ponds. Its diet includes moths, beetles, and flying ants. It is commonly seen at dusk, where it will fly solo, catching insects in the air.
Habitat
It occurs in the Americas from Argentina north to Cuba and Mexico and also the Florida Keys in the United States. It is very common in the Caribbean. A M. molossus was observed being killed by a giant centipede (Scolopendra viridicornis) in the Amazon. The lone bat had been roosting inside a man-made wooden structure in Cristalino State Park before the centipede grabbed it with its legs and injected venom into its neck. This observation is notable due to the rarity of centipede predation on bats.

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Behavior

A nocturnal, insectivorous species, pallas's mastiff bat forms maternity colonies within hollow trees, buildings, or caves. They launch themselves into powered flight from high locations to sweep the night sky for insects. Remarkably social, pallas's mastiff bat displays territorial behavior and vocalizes to communicate within its colony.

Distribution Area

It occurs in the Americas from Argentina north to Cuba and Mexico and also the Florida Keys in the United States. It is very common in the Caribbean. A M. molossus was observed being killed by a giant centipede (Scolopendra viridicornis) in the Amazon. The lone bat had been roosting inside a man-made wooden structure in Cristalino State Park before the centipede grabbed it with its legs and injected venom into its neck. This observation is notable due to the rarity of centipede predation on bats.

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