# 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! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Deserts, rocky areas, and sometimes near forests. - **Also known as:** Desert Bat, Pallid Batty, Pallid Long-eared Bat ![Pallid Bat](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Antrozous_pallidus1.jpg&width=800) Photo: USGS, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antrozous_pallidus1.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Chiroptera - **Family:** Vespertilionidae - **Genus:** Antrozous ## 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 - **Ground Radar:** Pallid Bats can pinpoint ground-crawling prey using super-sensitive hearing because of their huge ears that help them hunt silently. - **Venom VIP:** Pallid Bats have a special immunity to scorpion and centipede venom that helps them eat dangerous prey without harm. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-horned-owl) (*Bubo virginianus*) — A nocturnal predator that hunts bats. - **Eaten by:** [Coyote](https://www.snappit.app/explore/coyote) (*Canis latrans*) — Preys on bats, especially near roosts. - **Shelter:** [Honey Mesquite](https://www.snappit.app/explore/honey-mesquite) (*Prosopis glandulosa*) — Roosts in cavities in these trees. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pallid Bat? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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. ## Where to spot - [Arroyo Conejo Open Space](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/arroyo-conejo-open-space) — California, US · Park - [Conejo Valley Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/conejo-valley-botanical-garden) — California, US · Botanical Garden - [Lake Oroville State Recreation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lake-oroville-state-recreation-area) — California, US · State Park - [Rita Blanca National Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/rita-blanca-national-grassland) — Texas, US · National Park - [Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/yuma-territorial-prison-state-historic-park) — Arizona, US · State Park [View all places to see Pallid Bat](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/pallid-bat) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Pallid Bat: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pallid-bat)