The Aztec mastiff bat (Molossus aztecus ) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. It is found from Jalisco and Cozumel Island in southern Mexico to Nicaragua (it has been reported from Guatemala but not from El Salvador or Honduras) in a variety of forest habitats at elevations from near sea level to 1300 m. It has also been reported from southern Venezuela. The species' diet is insectivorous.
Nocturnality is an animal behavior characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal",...
An insectivore is a carnivorous plant or animal that eats insects. An alternative term is entomophage, which also refers to the human practice of e...
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withIt is one of the smallest bats of the genus Molossus.Its fur is chocolate brown and its patagia, nose, and ears are very dark brown.Individuals weigh 12–16 g (0.42–0.56 oz).Its forearm length is 34–35 mm (1.3–1.4 in).Its dental formula is 1.1.1.31.1.2.3 for a total of 26 teeth.
It is endemic to Mexico.It is generally documented at elevations greater than 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level.
It is nocturnal, foraging for its insect prey at night and roosting in hollow trees during the day.Unusually for its genus, females may become pregnant while still nursing a pup.
