Mexican dog-faced bat
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Cynomops mexicanus

The Mexican dog-faced bat (Cynomops mexicanus ) is a bat species of the family Molossidae from Central America. It is found from Nayarit in Mexico to Costa Rica at elevations up to 1500 m. It was formerly considered a subspecies of C. greenhalli. It roosts in deciduous and evergreen forest, and is usually found near small bodies of water.

Appearance

It is a relatively large free-tailed bat. Total length is 90–107 mm (3.5–4.2 in); forearms and tails are 34.6–36.8 mm (1.36–1.45 in) and 28–33 mm (1.1–1.3 in) long, respectively. It weighs 16.2–16.5 g (0.57–0.58 oz). Fur color is dark brown or reddish brown overall, but lighter on the stomach.

Mexican dog-faced bat habitat map
Mexican dog-faced bat
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Habits and Lifestyle

It is nocturnal, and roosts in sheltered places during the day such as inside hollow trees.

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References

1. Mexican dog-faced bat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_dog-faced_bat
2. Mexican dog-faced bat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/136611/21987867

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