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Western Mastiff Bat

Eumops perotis

Classification

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 2Peru