Nycteridae - slit-faced bats Slit-faced bats get their name from the long, vertical slit that runs across the top of their flattened noseleaf. Slit-faced bats have large ears, broad wings, and a long tail. They roost in alone or in small groups in trees, buildings, caves, and animal burrows. They range in color from brown, brownish-orange or gray. Most species eat insects.
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