Natalidae, the funnel-eared bats, is a small family of insectivorous bats found in the Caribbean and parts of Mexico, Central America and South America. They are named for their large, funnel-shaped ears, and are typically slender-bodied bats that roost in caves and other cavities in humid tropical habitats. Funnel-eared bats forage for small flying insects, usually close to vegetation.
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ772206, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Natalidae
WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introduction
The family Natalidae, or funnel-eared bats, are found from Mexico to Brazil and the Caribbean islands.
3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Natalidae
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 12
4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Natalidae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Natalidae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 56 ... "early_interval": "Ypresian"
Wikidata: Natalidae
Wikidata Q772206, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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