Mormoopidae
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Mustached bats are a small group of bats of the family Mormoopidae. They are found in Central and South America, from Southern Mexico to Southeastern Brazil. It's a small family, consisting of two genera and around 13 species in this family.
They roost in caves and tunnels and feed on insects while they are flying.
[edit] Taxonomy
- Genus Mormoops
- Genus Pteronotus
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