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Meet one of the largest bats in Central and South America: the black mastiff bat

9 days ago by ickplant to c/bats

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Meet one of the largest bats in Central and South America: the black mastiff bat (Molossus rufus).

This winged-mammal has a wingspan of up to 22 in (56 cm) and weighs in around 2.5 oz (70 g).

Since this critter doesn't migrate or hibernate, it spends most of its time roosting. It may even be found in colonies of up to 500 individuals!

The black mastiff bat can travel as much as 250 mi (402 km) in a single night searching for food or water, although it typically stays within 6 mi (9.7 km) of its roost.

Photo: Roberto Leonan Morim Novaes,

Formfiller 6 points 9 days ago

Derpy and cute

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username_1 5 points 9 days ago

70 g

Well, I expected something heavier from the "one of the largest bats in Central and South America"

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ickplant 5 points 9 days ago

True, but compare it to the smallest bat in the same region, the Thumbless bat, that weighs between 3 and 5 grams. An itty bitty baby!

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watson387 4 points 9 days ago

I'll just call it Biff.

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Dojan 3 points 9 days ago

I can definitely see the mastiff comparison.

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probable_possum 2 points 9 days ago

Subtle Phteven vibes.

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