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Proboscis Bat

Rhynchonycteris naso

The Proboscis Bat is a small bat with a long nose and big ears. They love to live in tropical forests and are great at catching insects in the air!

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Proboscis Bat is a tiny bat with soft, greyish-brown fur and a unique, pointed, upturned snout, giving it its name. It also has distinctive tufts of fur on its wrists and forearms, setting it apart from other small bats.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyEmballonuridaeGenusRhynchonycteris
Proboscis Bat
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Proboscis Bat

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby Proboscis Bats are born fully furred with open eyes, ready to cling tightly.

Proboscis Bats often shiver their wings really fast to warm up before they take flight.

These tiny bats often roost in a neat line on tree trunks, looking like bark knots!

They love to hunt near water, gracefully zipping just above the surface for bugs.

Special abilities

Ability

Scent Signals

Proboscis Bats have special wrist tufts that release scents to help them communicate and mark territories with other bats.

Ability

Bark Blending

Proboscis Bats can blend perfectly with tree bark because of their patchy fur pattern, making them nearly invisible to predators.

Ability

Sound Navigator

Proboscis Bats can "see" in the dark using echolocation, sending out sounds to find bugs and avoid obstacles.

Measurements & details

Length
3.6-5 cm
Wingspan
20-25 cm
Weight
0.003-0.005 kg
Lifespan
3-5 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
115-125 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny bats are expert hunters, feasting mainly on small flying insects found near water.

Primary Foods

  • mosquitoes
  • gnats
  • midges
  • small moths
  • caddisflies

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Hunts flying insects, including mosquitoes, near water sources.

eaten by

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Owls might catch bats at night when they are active.

shelters

Jungle Fig

Ficus insipida

Roosts on tree trunks, blending in with the bark during the day.

Traits

Also known as

Long-nosed Bat

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Bats are wild animals and should be observed from a distance. Never try to touch or catch one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Proboscis Bat?

3.6-5 cm

What is Proboscis Bat's wingspan?

20-25 cm

How much does Proboscis Bat weigh?

0.003-0.005 kg

How long does Proboscis Bat live?

3-5 years

How fast can Proboscis Bat move?

25 km/h

What does Proboscis Bat eat?

These tiny bats are expert hunters, feasting mainly on small flying insects found near water.

Where is Proboscis Bat usually found?

Tropical forests

How does Proboscis Bat hunt?

Pursuit

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