The Natal free-tailed bat (Mormopterus acetabulosus ) is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is endemic to the island of Mauritius. It is known from fewer than five locations in its range, but it is common at a few sites. It roosts in caves, and it is considered to be an endangered species due to disturbance of its cave habitat.
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starts withThe Natal free-tailed bat is a very small species of bat.Its upper lip is very wrinkled.Its ears are small and connected in the back by a thin interaural membrane.Males have a sebaceous gland, as with some other free-tailed bats, but they do not have an interaural crest.Its dental formula is 1.1.1.33.1.2.3 for a total of 30 teeth.
It is endemic to Mauritius.There is one "doubtful" record from Madagascar and two records from South Africa which may be vagrants.
