Key Identification Features
- Its ears are fairly long and feature a spiky tragus.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Megadermatidae
Megadermatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Chiroptera, class Mammalia. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Megadermatidae Species
Lyroderma lyra (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1810)
Lyroderma lyra (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1810)
Lyroderma lyra is a medium-sized, tailless bat with blue-gray fur, widespread ac…
Cardioderma cor (Peters, 1872)
Cardioderma cor (Peters, 1872)
Cardioderma cor, the heart-nosed bat, is the only species in its megadermatid ge…
Megaderma spasma (Linnaeus, 1758)
Megaderma spasma (Linnaeus, 1758)
Megaderma spasma, the lesser false vampire bat, is a medium-sized predatory bat …
Lavia frons (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1810)
Lavia frons (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1810)
Lavia frons, the yellow-winged bat, is an insectivorous bat species native to su…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Megadermatidae?
Megadermatidae animals belong to the Chiroptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Its ears are fairly long and feature a spiky tragus. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Megadermatidae?
Megadermatidae is classified in the order Chiroptera, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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