molossidae

[Jason Yan]

mastiff bats; freetail bats

[Jason Yan]

Molossidae is a family of bats, often referred to as free-tailed bats. They are medium to large-sized bats with broad muzzles, long and narrow wings, a tail that extends significantly beyond the tail membrane, and they are known for their high-speed level flight. This family includes approximately 100 species distributed globally, and they typically dwell in urban areas or in environments with a hot, dry climate.