Thyropteridae - disc-winged bats
There are 2 species of in this family,
Peter's disk-winged bat
and
Spix's disk-winged bat. They are found in Central and South America. They have suction cups on their front and hind limbs that they use to cling to and roost in curled up leaves, especially banana or
heliconia
leaves! They have large ears; a small, slender snout, and no noseleaf.
Endangered in NH |
Threatened in NH |
Introduced |
Endangered in US |
Threatened in US |
Breeds in NH |
New Hampshire Species |
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North/Central American Species |
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Peter's Disk-winged Bat
Spix's Disk-winged Bat
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