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Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)

Comparison illustration of the size of a Mexican Free-Tailed Bat to other species of batsComparison illustration of the size of a Mexican Free-Tailed Bat to other species of bats
Description
Description

The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis), also known as the Brazilian Free-Tailed Nat, is a medium-sized bat species, known for having the fastest horizontal speed of any animal. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a tail that is half of its body length and a body that is covered with red-brown fur. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is native to both North American and South American and typically lives in caves. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat hunts and eats moths, beetles, dragonflies, flies, true bugs, wasps, and ants. It has a lifespan of up to 17 years and is not in danger of extinction.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a wingspan in the range of 11.4”-13.8” (29-35 cm) and total weight of .25-.42 oz (7-12 g). The body of the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a body length between 3.1”-3.9” (8-10 cm) and estimated hanging height of 3.9”-4.7” (10-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is between 8-12 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Mexican Free-Tailed Bat in various flying poses with dimensions
Description
Description

The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis), also known as the Brazilian Free-Tailed Nat, is a medium-sized bat species, known for having the fastest horizontal speed of any animal. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a tail that is half of its body length and a body that is covered with red-brown fur. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is native to both North American and South American and typically lives in caves. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat hunts and eats moths, beetles, dragonflies, flies, true bugs, wasps, and ants. It has a lifespan of up to 17 years and is not in danger of extinction.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a wingspan in the range of 11.4”-13.8” (29-35 cm) and total weight of .25-.42 oz (7-12 g). The body of the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat has a body length between 3.1”-3.9” (8-10 cm) and estimated hanging height of 3.9”-4.7” (10-12 cm). The typical lifespan of the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is between 8-12 years.

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Common Questions
Common Questions
Bats
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Bats
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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.
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.
Mammals
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Mammals
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When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
Forest Animals
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Forest Animals
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How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
Desert Animals
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Desert Animals
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How do desert animals survive without water?
Desert animals can survive without water through various physical adaptations. For example, the camel has a hump in which fats are stored and small insects absorb moisture from their surroundings or water droplets from xerophyte plants. Some animals also rest in the colder areas below the desert soil.
Why do desert animals have fur?
Desert animals may have fur to help provide some traction from the ground. Fur also helps the skin of desert animals from the hot sand and ground surfaces. The fur also helps protect them from the sun rays while serving as insulation during cold nights.
What do animals eat in the desert?
Typically, animals in the desert eat plants, insects, and carcasses. It is often easier for smaller animals to find food in the desert and stay satisfied. This is due to the scarcity of food and water as well as extreme climate conditions. Animals usually find food by scavenging around the desert.
How do desert animals survive without water?
Desert animals can survive without water through various physical adaptations. For example, the camel has a hump in which fats are stored and small insects absorb moisture from their surroundings or water droplets from xerophyte plants. Some animals also rest in the colder areas below the desert soil.
Why do desert animals have fur?
Desert animals may have fur to help provide some traction from the ground. Fur also helps the skin of desert animals from the hot sand and ground surfaces. The fur also helps protect them from the sun rays while serving as insulation during cold nights.
What do animals eat in the desert?
Typically, animals in the desert eat plants, insects, and carcasses. It is often easier for smaller animals to find food in the desert and stay satisfied. This is due to the scarcity of food and water as well as extreme climate conditions. Animals usually find food by scavenging around the desert.
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Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
Details
Details

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Height:
3.9”-4.7” | 10-12 cm (Hanging)
Width:
11.4”-13.8” | 29-35 cm (Wingspan)
Depth:
Length:
3.1”-3.9” | 8-10 cm (Body)
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Weight:
.25-.42 oz | 7-12 g
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Scientific Name:
Tadarida brasiliensis
Lifespan:
8-12 years

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Mexican Free-Tailed Bat flying (assorted), hanging

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Links

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Bats, belonging to the order Chiroptera, are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Their forelimbs have evolved into wings, making them adept fliers. With over 1,400 species, bats inhabit diverse ecosystems across the globe, from urban areas to tropical rainforests.

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

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