Bats | Chiroptera

Bats | Chiroptera

Description
Description

Bats, one of the most numerous types of mammals comprising 20% of all mammal species, are the only species of mammals capable of true flight. There are 1,200 different species of bats ranging in wingspan sizes from a little over an inch to five feet with two different suborders of bats: the megabats and the microbats.. Bats are found on nearly every continent, except for extreme deserts and arctic environments. Bats are nocturnal and typically feed on insects or fruits, but 3 species of bats feed on blood (typically from cattle) and thus have spawned many myths and folklore associations with vampires, darkness, and horror.

Common Questions
Common Questions
Where do bats live?

Bats live all over the world and in a lot of regions of the United States. During the day they tend to seek caves, rock crevices, old buildings, bridges, mines, and trees. Throughout the winter bats hibernate or migrate to warmer climates.

How long do bats live?

Bats have an average lifespan of 20 years while the oldest bat on record lived up to 40 years. A bat older than 30 years is the equivalent to a human older than 100 years. Bats are the longest-lived mammals considering their small size.

Where do bats go in the winter?

Some bats seek a hibernation site in the winter, while others migrate to warmer weather. Bats that do hibernate tend to do so in secluded spaces such as caves, isolated areas, mines, rock crevices, and structures with the adequate temperature and humidity. Some bats seek warmer weather as food becomes scarce in the winter.

* Under Development *

2.4”-2.75” | 6-7 cm (Hanging)
5.9”-6.7” | 15-17 cm (Wingspan)
1.1”-1.6” | 2.9-4.2 cm (Body)
.05-.07 oz | 1.5-2 g
5-10 years
Bumblebee Bat
7.000
17.000
4.200
0.002
10.00
24600
GUIDE
3D
Bumblebee Bat
3.9”-4.5” | 10-11.5 cm (Hanging)
7.9”-9.1” | 20-23 cm (Wingspan)
2.4”-3.1” | 6-8 cm (Body)
.67-1.4 oz | 19-41 g
4-5 years
Common Sheath-Tailed Bat
11.500
23.000
8.000
0.041
5.00
35
GUIDE
3D
Common Sheath-Tailed Bat
5.3”-6.3” | 13.5-16 cm (Hanging)
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm (Wingspan)
2.6”-3.5” | 6.5-9 cm (Body)
.88-1.6 oz | 25-45 g
12-29 years
Common Vampire Bat
16.000
40.000
9.000
0.045
29.00
7100
GUIDE
3D
Common Vampire Bat
18.5”-21.7” | 47-55 cm (Hanging)
59”-67” | 150-170 cm (Wingspan)
11.4”-15.75” | 29-40 cm (Body)
2.2-2.6 lb | 1-1.2 kg
15-23 years
Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
55.000
170.000
40.000
1.200
23.00
16900
GUIDE
3D
Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
15”-18.1” | 38-46 cm (Hanging)
39”-47” | 100-120 cm (Wingspan)
9.1”-13” | 23-33 cm (Body)
2.2-3.5 lb | 1-1.6 kg
9-23 years
Great Flying Fox
46.000
120.000
33.000
1.600
23.00
130
GUIDE
3D
Great Flying Fox
4.5”-5.3” | 11.5-13.5 cm (Hanging)
13.4”-15.75” | 34-40 cm (Wingspan)
2”-2.75” | 5-7 cm (Body)
.46-1.2 oz | 13-34 g
10-30 years
Greater Horseshoe Bat
13.500
40.000
7.000
0.034
30.00
2100
GUIDE
3D
Greater Horseshoe Bat
9.8”-14.2” | 25-36 cm (Hanging)
27.2”-38.2” | 69-97 cm (Wingspan)
7.5”-11” | 19-28 cm (Body)
.5-1 lb | 230-450 g
12-30 years
Hammer-Headed Bat
36.000
97.000
28.000
0.450
30.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Hammer-Headed Bat
5.9”-6.7” | 15-17 cm (Hanging)
15”-16.9” | 38-43 cm (Wingspan)
5.1”-5.9” | 13-15 cm (Body)
.71-1.2 oz | 20-35 g
6-14 years
Hoary Bat
17.000
43.000
15.000
0.035
14.00
6506
GUIDE
3D
Hoary Bat
1.8”-2” | 4.5-5 cm (Hanging)
3.7”-4.1” | 9.5-10.5 cm (Wingspan)
1.5”-1.9” | 3.7-4.7 cm (Body)
.18-.21 oz | 5-6 g
7-18 years
Honduran White Bat
5.000
10.500
4.700
0.006
18.00
16450
GUIDE
3D
Honduran White Bat
3.9”-5.1” | 10-13 cm (Hanging)
8.7”-10.6” | 22-27 cm (Wingspan)
3.1”-3.7” | 8-9.5 cm (Body)
.18-.46 oz | 5-13 g
7-34 years
Little Brown Bat
13.000
27.000
9.500
0.013
34.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Little Brown Bat
3.9”-4.7” | 10-12 cm (Hanging)
11.4”-13.8” | 29-35 cm (Wingspan)
3.1”-3.9” | 8-10 cm (Body)
.25-.42 oz | 7-12 g
8-12 years
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
12.000
35.000
10.000
0.012
12.00
7000
GUIDE
3D
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
3.9”-4.7” | 10-12 cm (Hanging)
9.8”-11.8” | 25-30 cm (Wingspan)
2.75”-3.4” | 7-8.6 cm (Body)
.25-.35 oz | 7-10 g
Unknown
Palaeochiropteryx
12.000
30.000
8.600
0.010
140
GUIDE
3D
Palaeochiropteryx
Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba)
Scale illustration of an average Honduran White Bat compared to other bat species

The Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba) is a bat species with distinctive, entirely white fur. The nose-leaf is pronounced and with a bright yellow-orange coloration. The wing membranes are black, and the ears, tragi, and lips are the same bright yellow-orange color as the nose-leaf. The Honduran White Bat roosts in leaf tents that they construct; these are built by strategically cutting the leaf ribs with their teeth. They prefer leaves in low understory vegetation density, and they are distributed throughout the Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama. As frugivores, they almost exclusively eat one type of fig.

The Honduran White Bat has a wingspan in the range of 3.7”-4.1” (9.5-10.5 cm) and total weight of .18-.21 oz (5-6 g). The body of the Honduran White Bat has a body length between 1.5”-1.9” (3.7-4.7 cm) and estimated hanging height of 1.8”-2” (4.5-5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Honduran White Bat is between 7-18 years.

Series of measured illustrations of the Honduran White Bat in multiple flying and hanging poses
The Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba) is a bat species with distinctive, entirely white fur. The nose-leaf is pronounced and with a bright yellow-orange coloration. The wing membranes are black, and the ears, tragi, and lips are the same bright yellow-orange color as the nose-leaf.

The Honduran White Bat has a wingspan in the range of 3.7”-4.1” (9.5-10.5 cm) and total weight of .18-.21 oz (5-6 g). The body of the Honduran White Bat has a body length between 1.5”-1.9” (3.7-4.7 cm) and estimated hanging height of 1.8”-2” (4.5-5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Honduran White Bat is between 7-18 years.

Series of measured illustrations of the Honduran White Bat in multiple flying and hanging poses
Honduran White Bat (Ectophylla alba)
Height:
1.8”-2” | 4.5-5 cm (Hanging)
Width:
3.7”-4.1” | 9.5-10.5 cm (Wingspan)
Length:
1.5”-1.9” | 3.7-4.7 cm (Body)
Depth:
Weight:
.18-.21 oz | 5-6 g
Area:
Scientific Name
Ectophylla alba
Lifespan
7-18 years

Drawings include:

Honduran White Bat flying (assorted), hanging

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Hoary Bat (Aeorestes cinereus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Hoary Bat to other species of bats

The Hoary Bat (Aerorestes cinereus) is a bat species in the vesper bat family that lives mostly lives alone on trees; occasionally they occupy caves with other bats. Their preferred habitat is coniferous forests, but the species will hunt over open areas or lakes, and moths make the majority of their diet. While the Hoary Bat is not threatened or endangered, they suffer mortality from wind turbines, and most bat deaths occur during migration in the spring and fall. The Hoary Bat’s coat is dense and dark brown, and the white tips of the hairs give the species its ‘hoary’ appearance.

The Hoary Bat has a wingspan in the range of 15”-16.9” (38-43 cm) and total weight of .71-1.2 oz (20-35 g). The body of the Hoary Bat has a body length between 5.1”-5.9” (13-15 cm) and estimated hanging height of 5.9”-6.7” (15-17 cm). The typical lifespan of the Hoary Bat is between 6-14 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Hoary Bat in various flying poses with dimensions
The Hoary Bat (Aerorestes cinereus) is a bat species in the vesper bat family that lives mostly lives alone on trees; occasionally they occupy caves with other bats. Their preferred habitat is coniferous forests, but the species will hunt over open areas or lakes, and moths make up their diet.

The Hoary Bat has a wingspan in the range of 15”-16.9” (38-43 cm) and total weight of .71-1.2 oz (20-35 g). The body of the Hoary Bat has a body length between 5.1”-5.9” (13-15 cm) and estimated hanging height of 5.9”-6.7” (15-17 cm). The typical lifespan of the Hoary Bat is between 6-14 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Hoary Bat in various flying poses with dimensions
Hoary Bat (Aeorestes cinereus)
Height:
5.9”-6.7” | 15-17 cm (Hanging)
Width:
15”-16.9” | 38-43 cm (Wingspan)
Length:
5.1”-5.9” | 13-15 cm (Body)
Depth:
Weight:
.71-1.2 oz | 20-35 g
Area:
Scientific Name
Aeorestes cinereus
Lifespan
6-14 years

Drawings include:

Hoary Bat flying (assorted), hanging

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Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus)
Comparison drawing of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox compared to other bats

The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) is a species of megabat that lives in forests and areas uninhabited by humans in the Philippines. As frugivores, the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox consumes several kinds of figs; they live in riparian zones, as fig trees are located near rivers. Their name is in reference to their fur coloration which is a golden hue that begins between the eyes and terminates to a narrow ”V” shape at the nape of the neck. The face, brows, and throat are black, and the sides of the neck and upper back are maroon.

The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 59”-67” (150-170 cm) and total weight of 2.2-2.6 lb (1-1.2 kg). The body of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox has a body length between 11.4”-15.75” (29-40 cm) and estimated hanging height of 18.5”-21.7” (47-55 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox is between 15-23 years.

Set of scaled flying and hanging drawings of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) is a species of megabat that lives in forests and areas uninhabited by humans in the Philippines. As frugivores, the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox consumes several kinds of figs; they live in riparian zones, as fig trees are near rivers.

The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 59”-67” (150-170 cm) and total weight of 2.2-2.6 lb (1-1.2 kg). The body of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox has a body length between 11.4”-15.75” (29-40 cm) and estimated hanging height of 18.5”-21.7” (47-55 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox is between 15-23 years.

Set of scaled flying and hanging drawings of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus)
Height:
18.5”-21.7” | 47-55 cm (Hanging)
Width:
59”-67” | 150-170 cm (Wingspan)
Length:
11.4”-15.75” | 29-40 cm (Body)
Depth:
Weight:
2.2-2.6 lb | 1-1.2 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Acerodon jubatus
Lifespan
15-23 years

Drawings include:

Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox flying (assorted), hanging

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Great Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Great Flying Fox to other species of bats

The Flying Fox, also known as the fox bat or fruit bat, is the largest of the bat species. Located on tropical islands extending from Madagascar to Australia, the flying fox has a wide wingspan, silky dense fur and facial features resembling that of a small fox: small ears and big eyes. The flying fox relies on sight rather than echolocation for navigation and smell for the locating of food (fruit) and mates.

The Great Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 39”-47” (100-120 cm) and total weight of 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The body of the Great Flying Fox has a body length between 9.1”-13” (23-33 cm) and estimated hanging height of 15”-18.1” (38-46 cm). The typical lifespan of the Great Flying Fox is between 9-23 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Great Flying Fox in various flying poses with dimensions
The Flying Fox, also known as the fox bat or fruit bat, is the largest of the bat species. Located on tropical islands extending from Madagascar to Australia, the flying fox has a wide wingspan, silky dense fur and facial features resembling that of a small fox: small ears and big eyes.

The Great Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 39”-47” (100-120 cm) and total weight of 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The body of the Great Flying Fox has a body length between 9.1”-13” (23-33 cm) and estimated hanging height of 15”-18.1” (38-46 cm). The typical lifespan of the Great Flying Fox is between 9-23 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Great Flying Fox in various flying poses with dimensions
Great Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus)
Height:
15”-18.1” | 38-46 cm (Hanging)
Width:
39”-47” | 100-120 cm (Wingspan)
Length:
9.1”-13” | 23-33 cm (Body)
Depth:
Weight:
2.2-3.5 lb | 1-1.6 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Pteropus neohibernicus
Lifespan
9-23 years

Drawings include:

Great Flying Fox flying (assorted), hanging

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Bumblebee Bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai)
Comparison drawing of the Bumblebee Bat compared to other bats

The Bumblebee Bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is small bat species and the world’s smallest mammal. They live in limestone caves along rivers within dry evergreen or deciduous forests. They have a characteristic swollen, pig-like snout with thin vertical nostrils. The ears are relatively large, and the eyes are small and concealed by fur; the bat is red-brown or gray on the upperparts and paler underneath. The relatively large wings with long tips allow the bat to hover. The Bumblebee Bat’s teeth are typical of an insectivorous bat, and they eat barklice, spiders, and beetles.

The Bumblebee Bat has a wingspan in the range of 5.9”-6.7” (15-17 cm) and total weight of .05-.07 oz (1.5-2 g). The body of the Bumblebee Bat has a body length between 1.1”-1.6” (2.9-4.2 cm) and estimated hanging height of 2.4”-2.75” (6-7 cm). The typical lifespan of the Bumblebee Bat is between 5-10 years.

Set of scaled flying and hanging drawings of the Bumblebee Bat
The Bumblebee Bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is small bat species and the world’s smallest mammal. They live in limestone caves along rivers within dry evergreen or deciduous forests. They have a characteristic swollen, pig-like snout with thin vertical nostrils.

The Bumblebee Bat has a wingspan in the range of 5.9”-6.7” (15-17 cm) and total weight of .05-.07 oz (1.5-2 g). The body of the Bumblebee Bat has a body length between 1.1”-1.6” (2.9-4.2 cm) and estimated hanging height of 2.4”-2.75” (6-7 cm). The typical lifespan of the Bumblebee Bat is between 5-10 years.

Set of scaled flying and hanging drawings of the Bumblebee Bat
Bumblebee Bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai)
Height:
2.4”-2.75” | 6-7 cm (Hanging)
Width:
5.9”-6.7” | 15-17 cm (Wingspan)
Length:
1.1”-1.6” | 2.9-4.2 cm (Body)
Depth:
Weight:
.05-.07 oz | 1.5-2 g
Area:
Scientific Name
Craseonycteris thonglongyai
Lifespan
5-10 years

Drawings include:

Bumblebee Bat flying (assorted), hanging

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