Kingdom Animalia Order Chiroptera Genus Rhinopoma Higher classification Mouse-tailed bat | Phylum Chordata Family Rhinopomatidae Scientific name Rhinopoma muscatellum Rank Species | |
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Similar Mouse‑tailed bat, Lesser mouse‑tailed bat, Greater mouse‑tailed bat, Rufous trident bat, Naked‑rumped tomb bat | ||
The small mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma muscatellum) is a species of bat in the Rhinopomatidae family. It is found in Afghanistan, Iran, Oman, and possibly Ethiopia.
Mouse tailed bats have a wingspan of 17–25 cm, a body length of 6–8 cm and a tail the same length as its body. Their diet is flying insects which they eat whilst flying.
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