Western Mastiff Bat

The western mastiff bat (Eumops perotis), also known as the western bonneted bat, the greater mastiff bat, or the greater bonneted bat, is a member of the free-tailed bat family, Molossidae. It is found in the Western United States, Mexico and South America. This species is the largest bat native to North America, and some of its distinguishing characteristics are its large ears, wings, and forearms.

Eumops perotis est la plus grande chauve-souris d'Amérique du Nord. Elles vivent essentiellement dans les canyons rocheux typiques du Sud-Ouest aride. Elles créent des habitations dans les crevasses des falaises verticales.

El Eumops perotis (Murciélago gigante de bonete, o Moloso orejón grande, o Moloso gigante), es miembro de la familia de los molósidos. Habita en el Oeste de Estados Unidos, México y Sudamérica, y es el murciélago de mayor porte que es nativo de América del Norte. La subespecie Eumops perotis californicus ha sido identificada por el U.