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Mexican Free-Tailed Bat, also known as the Brazilian Free-Tailed Bat

A Brazilian Free-Tailed Bat, also known as a Mexican Free-Tailed Bat.

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Welcome to Bats of Central Florida!

On this website, you will learn about some of the many bats that call Florida home.

Visit the Species page to learn what species call Florida home.

Visit the Habitats page to learn about bat habitats.

What is a bat?

Bats are small mammals of the order Chiroptera. They have adapted forelimbs webbed with a thin skin membrane to create wings, and they are the only mammal capable of true flight.

Why are bats important?

Bats are important players in the ecosystem. All of the bats in Florida are insectivores- meaning that they eat only insects. This helps keep local pest populations in check.