About Macrotus waterhousii Gray, 1843
Taxonomic Identity
Waterhouse's leaf-nosed bat, scientifically named Macrotus waterhousii Gray, 1843, is a big-eared bat species belonging to the family Phyllostomidae.
Greater Antilles Distribution
Its distribution includes the Greater Antilles, with presence in the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Hispaniola (which covers the Dominican Republic and Haiti), and Jamaica, and excludes Puerto Rico.
Mainland Distribution
It is also found in Mexico, ranging from Sonora to Hidalgo, and extends southward into Guatemala.
