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The dwarf dog-faced bat is an insectivore, catching insects mid-flight. It is relatively slow for a free-tailed bat, which are generally adapted for high speeds, and has flight characteristics more similar to a vesper bat. Its predicted flight speed is 6.3 m/s (23 km/h; 14 mph).
Molossops (meaning: false molossus bat) is a genus of bat in the family Molossidae. [1] The four member species are found in nearly every country of South America, with the dwarf dog-faced bat being found in the most countries. It contains only two species: Rufous dog-faced bat (Molossops neglectus) Dwarf dog-faced bat (Molossops temminckii)
Cynomops is a genus of Central and South American dog-faced bats in the family Molossidae. [1] It has sometimes been considered a subgenus of Molossops. It contains the following species: Cinnamon dog-faced bat (C. abrasus) Freeman's dog-faced bat (C. freemani) Greenhall's dog-faced bat (C. greenhalli) Cynomops kuizha [2] Cynomops mastivus (C ...
The bats' most distinguishing feature is that their forelimbs are developed as wings, making them the only mammals capable of flight. ... Dwarf dog-faced bat ...
The southern dog-faced bat (Cynomops planirostris), is a bat species of the family Molossidae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is found in northern Argentina , Bolivia , Brazil , Colombia , French Guiana , Guyana , Panama , Peru , Paraguay , Suriname and Venezuela .
Cynomops milleri is a species of bat that is native to South America. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Para dog-faced bat. [1] It is considered a small- to medium-sized member of its genus. [2] It is classified as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because it appears to be common and widespread.
Rousettus celebensis is a fruit-eating bat; it has big wings which allow it to carry heavy loads and also make it a good seed disperser. Its diet consists of large seeds, an uncommon feature, compared to other frugivorous bats. R. celebensis has a unique digestive system which allows it to digest certain seeds or seed coats or both. [5]
The Mexican dog-faced bat (Cynomops mexicanus) is a bat species of the family Molossidae from Central America. [2] It is found from Nayarit in Mexico to Costa Rica at elevations up to 1500 m. [1] It was formerly considered a subspecies of C. greenhalli. [2] It roosts in deciduous and evergreen forest, and is usually found near small bodies of ...