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Florida Bat Species

Velvety free-tailed bat (Molossus molossus)

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In Florida, velvety free-tailed bats live solely in the Florida Keys and roost in buildings.

​They form fairly large colonies, with the largest in Florida containing ~1,300 individuals. Because they are so dependent on manmade structures, it is essential that exclusions are done properly, and bat houses should be put up as alternate roost options.
At a glance:
Measurement
Category
​Wingspan: 255 - 290 mm
Family: Mollosidae
Body Length: 59 - 65 mm
Florida Occurrence: Resident
Total Length: 93 - 100 mm
Florida Status: Uncommon
Forearm Length: 32 - 38 mm
​Roosting Behavior: Colonial
Weight: 7 - 15 g
​Regional Classification: Tropical
Bats of Florida
by Cynthia S. Marks and George E. Marks; Sep 26, 2006

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