Phyllostomidae - New World leaf-nosed bats
There are 143 species of small to large-sized bats in this family. They are found from the Southwestern United States south to South America and the Caribbean. They have a long ears and short, broad wings. Some species have tails and most species have a noseleaf. In most species the noseleaf is spear-shaped. The species in this family come in a variety of colors and patterns and most species don't walk. The diet of the species in this family can include insects, fruit, pollen, and nectar. They nest in colonies in trees, caves, buildings, or under bridges.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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| New Hampshire Species |
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Other North American Species |
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California Leaf-nosed Bat
Banana Bat
Big-eared Woolly Bat
Fringe-lipped Bat
Geoffroy's Tailless Bat
Hairy-legged Vampire Bat
Lesser Long-nosed Bat
Long-legged Bat
Mexican Long-nosed Bat
Mexican Long-tongued Bat
Pallas's Long-tongued Bat
Southern Long-nosed Bat
Spectral Bat
Striped Hairy-nosed Bat
Tomes's Sword-nosed Bat
Underwood's Long-tongued Bat
White-winged Vampire Bat |
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