Found over most of Australia north of Tropic of Capricorn in a wide variety of habitats. Roosts in tree hollows, caves and buildings . Forages above the canopy with fast direct flight, slower in open habitats or over water.
A field Guide to the Mammals of Australia by Menkhorst & Knight
Classifications: | Mammal |
Family: | Molossidae (Freetail Bats) |
Information sources: | Photo taken at Cannonvale Beach by Dale Mengel |