Mammals of the Dominican Republic
Big Brown Bat
The Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is larger in size than comparative species of bats, from about 4 to 5 inches (10 – 13 cm) in body length, with a 11-13 inch wingspan and weighing 1/2 to 5/8 ounce. The fur is moderately long, and shiny brown. The wing membranes, ears, feet, and face are dark brown to blackish in color.
Pallas' Free-tailed Bat
The Velvety Free-tailed Bat (Molossus molossus), is a bat species from South and Central America.
Mexican Free-tailed Bat
The Mexican Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) is a medium sized bat. Their bodies are about 9 cm in length, and they weigh about 12.30g Their ears are wide and set apart to help them find prey with echolocation. The fur color varies from dark brown to gray.
Big Free-tailed Bat
The Big Free-tailed Bat (Nyctinomops macrotis) is a bat species found in South, North and Central America.
Cuban Funnel-eared Bat
The Cuban Funnel-eared Bat (Chilonatalus micropus) is a species of bat in the family Natalidae. It is one of two species within the genus Chilonatalus. It is found in Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica.
