Peters's goblin bat
Peters's wrinkle-lipped bat (Mormopterus jugularis), also called Peters's goblin bat, is a species of bat in the family Molossidae, the free-tailed bats. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is widespread and in some areas abundant.It commonly roosts in human-made structures, sometimes in colonies with other free-tailed bat species. It forages in the open, often in agricultural areas.The bat is sexually dimorphic, with males larger than females.
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starts withFrom head to tail, it is approximately 90–95 mm (3.5–3.7 in) long.Its forearm is 37–40 mm (1.5–1.6 in) long; its wingspan is 262–288 mm (10.3–11.3 in) long; and it weighs 8–14 g (0.28–0.49 oz).Its fur is soft and dense, with its back grayish-brown to charcoal in color, and its belly paler.Its snout has a blunt tip, and is slightly upturned.Its ears are large and rounded; the bases of the ears do not touch.It has a well-defined tragus.
It is endemic to Madagascar, where it has been documented from 0–1,200 m (0–3,937 ft) above sea level.It is widespread in the western half of Madagascar, as well as along the southern coast.
