Pallid Bat
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Pallid Bat
antrozous pallidus
The Pallid Bat has soft, pale fur and big ears that help it hear tiny sounds. These bats are great at catching insects in the dark with their amazing flying skills!
Habitat: Deserts, rocky areas, and sometimes near forests.
Appearance
The Pallid Bat has strikingly large ears and soft, pale yellowish-brown fur, making it blend into desert environments. Its wings are a darker brown, contrasting with its light body. It features a broad snout and small eyes, giving it a unique facial appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusAntrozous
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
Pallid Bats often share their roosts with other bat species in caves.
Their huge ears can be almost as long as their entire body!
They famously snack on venomous scorpions, immune to their painful sting!
This bat doesn't use echolocation to find its main meals on the ground!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Radar
Pallid Bats can pinpoint ground-crawling prey using super-sensitive hearing because of their huge ears that help them hunt silently.
Ability
Venom VIP
Pallid Bats have a special immunity to scorpion and centipede venom that helps them eat dangerous prey without harm.
Ability
Desert Walker
Pallid Bats can walk and even run on the ground because of their strong hind legs that help them capture prey on foot.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 6-8 cm
- Wingspan
- 35-40 cm
- Weight
- 0.017-0.028 kg
- Lifespan
- 8-12 years
- Top Speed
- 30 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 50-70 days
Diet & Feeding
These bats feast on creepy crawlies like scorpions and crickets, often hunting them right on the ground.
Primary Foods
- scorpions
- crickets
- beetles
- grasshoppers
- centipedes
- moths
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus arizonensis
A primary prey item in its desert habitat.
hunts
California Mantis
Stagmomantis californica
Eats this ground-dwelling insect.
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
A nocturnal predator that hunts bats.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
Preys on bats, especially near roosts.
shelters
Honey Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa
Roosts in cavities in these trees.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Desert BatPallid BattyPallid Long-eared Bat
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Pallid Bat?
The easiest way to identify Pallid Bat is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Pallid Bat?
6-8 cm
What is Pallid Bat's wingspan?
35-40 cm
How much does Pallid Bat weigh?
0.017-0.028 kg
How long does Pallid Bat live?
8-12 years
How fast can Pallid Bat move?
30 km/h
What does Pallid Bat eat?
These bats feast on creepy crawlies like scorpions and crickets, often hunting them right on the ground.
Where is Pallid Bat usually found?
Deserts, rocky areas, and sometimes near forests.
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Recent Snaps
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