Velvety Free-tailed Bat
Molossus molossus is a reasonably common species in the northeast of Argentina and covers several provinces.
As he name inplies, it’s tail extends beyond the uropatagium, it has soft velvety fur and is a member of the family Molossidae. Â It’s snout has a noticeable ridge and it has ears that meet in the middle. Â The anti tragus is large and slightly heart shaped. Â The wings are long and narrow but strong. Â It closely resembles its larger cousin Molossus rufus but is smaller with a typical weight of 15g and a forearm smaller than 44mm.
Fur colour is usually dark brown with a very pale base, although in the photo the fur is greyer than normal. Â It has 26 teeth and the canines are in a distinctive W pattern and short calcars that do not reach the tail.
