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Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat

Corynorhinus rafinesquii

Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat is a small bat with big ears! They love to eat insects and can be found in dark places like caves and old buildings. These bats help keep the bug population down!

Habitat: Caves and forests

Appearance

The Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat has incredibly large ears, almost half its body length, that connect at the base. Its back is pale gray-brown, contrasting sharply with a pure white belly. It also has a distinctive pinkish nose and thin, delicate wing membranes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusCorynorhinus
Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat
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Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby bats, called pups, cling tightly to their mothers until they learn to fly!

Their huge ears are so long they can actually curl them up when they rest!

These bats like to hang out in old, quiet places like abandoned buildings or hollow trees!

They use their long, pink tongues to drink water, swooping low over puddles!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Hearing

The Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat has enormous ears that help it hear tiny insect sounds, detecting hidden prey.

Ability

Silent Flight

This bat can fly incredibly quietly because its specialized wings absorb sound, helping it sneak up on insects.

Ability

Insect Gleaner

Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat can pluck insects directly off leaves and tree trunks, a hunting style called gleaning.

Measurements & details

Length
7.5-12 cm
Wingspan
25-30 cm
Weight
0.006-0.016 kg
Lifespan
7-14 years
Top Speed
20 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
50-60 days

Diet & Feeding

This bat loves to snack on a variety of night-flying insects, especially juicy moths and beetles.

Primary Foods

  • Moths
  • Beetles
  • Crickets
  • Mosquitoes
  • Flies

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Big-eared Bat

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a bat, watch quietly from a distance. They are shy and prefer to be left alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat?

7.5-12 cm

What is Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat's wingspan?

25-30 cm

How much does Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat weigh?

0.006-0.016 kg

How long does Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat live?

7-14 years

How fast can Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat move?

20 km/h

What does Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat eat?

This bat loves to snack on a variety of night-flying insects, especially juicy moths and beetles.

Where is Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat usually found?

Caves and forests

How does Rafinesque's Big-eared Bat hunt?

Foraging

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