Tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus)
The tricolored bat is Florida's smallest bat species, weighing just around 4 ounces. It is distinguished by its tricolored fur, with dark hair at the base, lighter in the middle, and dark at the tip.
These bats roost singly or in small groups in a variety of places, including caves, tree cavities, Spanish moss, and occasionally, buildings.
Although their range extends throughout the entire state of Florida, they are not ubiquitous.
These bats roost singly or in small groups in a variety of places, including caves, tree cavities, Spanish moss, and occasionally, buildings.
Although their range extends throughout the entire state of Florida, they are not ubiquitous.
At a glance:
Measurement |
Category |
Wingspan: 210 - 260 mm |
Family: Vespertilionidae |
Body Length: 36 - 52 mm |
Florida Occurrence: Resident |
Total Length: 71 - 98 mm |
Florida Status: Uncommon |
Forearm Length: 31 - 36 mm |
Roosting Behavior: Colonial/Solitary |
Weight: 6 - 8 g |
Regional Classification: Temperate |
Bats of Florida
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006