Summary ²

The Western Mastiff Bat, (Eumops perotis) also known as the Western bonneted bat or the greater bonneted bat, is a member of the free-tailed bat family, (Molossidae). It is found in the western U. S., Mexico and South America, and is the largest bat native to North America. The subspecies Eumops perotis californicus is a species of concern as identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The range of this subspecies is principally southwest desert...

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